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Methylation minds needed......

place

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I am new to the methylamine protocol. And I am wondering if the following symptoms or issues could be apart of the methy issue because no one else tends to have this issues.

Dasani- I discovered 5 years ago that I felt soooo good (increase of energy by 30%) when I drank Dasani. I thought it was because of the Magnesium. But when I took magnesium, it did nothing. So I stuck with just drinking it. It is a bit costly. Strangely it has both Magnesium and Potassium!

Surge of Energy- 12 hours before I get sick, I get a ton of energy. In addition, i get heart burn too. Doesnt matter if it is fibro sick, sinus sick or plain flu sick.

PEM- if I drink enough Dasani I can reduce the effect.

Any of these responses fit into the methyl protocol?
:rolleyes:
 

richvank

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Hi, place.

I can't say that I understand why Dasani water helps you so much. You would have to drink a very large amount of it in a day's time to contribute significantly to your overall daily potassium intake from foods.

I have heard about the burst of energy before getting sick before from PWMEs a few years ago, but sorry, I don't understand that, either.

Likewise with your third phenomenon.

So, I guess I'm batting zero! Maybe others will have some helpful comments.

Best regards,

Rich
 

place

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Wow, no one has even remotely been able to explain why this is. Looks like I will be looking up dihydrogen menoxide is. Y' all have some beautiful minds out there!

I have to say today, I was starting to feel really bad again and I thought it was due to the day I had. Then I thought i would take a potassium and sure enough within half hour my energy was back!e Its crazy!

Every once in a while I get another puzzle piece!

Thanks for the insight!
Kim
 

richvank

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Hi, place.

I'm sorry, we were messing with you. Dihydrogen monoxide is H2O. The water itself.

It would be interesting to know if you get a bigger effect from some of the mineral
waters that have higher concentrations of dissolved minerals.

Best regards,

Rich
 

determined

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Hi Place,
I can drink Dasani and have no problem with it, but it's interesting that it helps you so much. I have a BIG problem with water that has added minerals to it in larger amounts; I get pretty sick, in fact. I'll be interested to see if anyone has any explanation.
 

caledonia

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"Burst of energy before getting sick, heartburn also happening at the same time": This sounds like your adrenals revving up to me. Like your body has detected a virus and it's revving up to fight it.

When I was sick with high cortisol, I also had heartburn, which I've never had before or since.

I'm not sure about the Dasani, but a 30% increase in function is amazing. I think it's worth trying out other waters with minerals dissolved in, whether it's a commercial brand, or you mix it up yourself.

This could also have something to do with adrenals. When the adrenals aren't functioning properly, you will lose electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, etc.).

I replace mine by drinking water with the electrolytes in it. Although I don't get the big burst of energy like you do. It does keep me from feeling as bad, craving salt, etc.
 

Gavman

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hahaha. Spanks to nano and rich. When magnesium doesnt seem to do its job and its indicated, trying potassium/magnesium can go well. Easy way to tell if its that is to try another form of it.
 

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Rich and Nano- My friends... that was before my time!

Calendonia- Thanks for the tip on the adreinal (spelling? I guess the water doesn't fix that!). I will look into the function of it because what you state falls into the pattern.

Valentign- I have tried all other waters. I have always been a water drinker. And since drinking Dasani, I drink atleast 14 cups of water a day. I even know that the Dasani sold at MacDonalds is not the same that I buy in the store. I have tested the Magnisum with no success but am testing supplimenting with potassium. I'm not 100% but I have noticed a decrease in consumption of water since supplimenting with potassium but it has only been 3 days, so nothing to hang my hat on.

I eat a ton of salt... if I could I would put salt on salt. I remember that the nerve impluse requires both sodium and K+ to travel down the mylin sheath (spelling). Maybe a balance of the two substances. My family also has really low blood pressure, so maybe it just keeps things going... i don't know...

I will keep y'all posted if I find anything out.