Has anyone done an oxidative stress test?

[drob31]

I came across this test:

http://www.truehealthlabs.com/Oxidative-Stress-Analysis-2-0-Blood-p/gen_oxi_stress_analysis_b.htm

It tests the following:

Cysteine, Cystine x2
Cysteine/Sulfate Ratio
Cysteine/Cystine Ratio
Glutathione Peroxidase
Glutathione
Lipid Peroxides
Sulfate, Serum
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
Total Antioxidant Capacity


It seems like it would be a good indicator of glutathione and antioxidant status.

 

[aquariusgirl]

sounds good.. but what then?.. oxidative stress is one of the most common findings in this illness.. could be caused by heavy metals, toxins, viruses........

 

[PeterPositive]

sounds good.. but what then?.. oxidative stress is one of the most common findings in this illness.. could be caused by heavy metals, toxins, viruses........

I thought the same... I'd be very surprised if I didn't have lots of it
High homocysteine, low GSH and high KPL/HPL are already sign of oxidative stress.

@drob31
The levels of glutathione could tell you more about your methylation status, although a dedicated panel might be more appropriate.

 

[drob31]

My homocysteine was 10 (ref: 0-15)
Kryptopyrolles were elevated 14 (ref: 0-9)


I know methylation is supposed to boost GSH status, but how do you feel about s-acetyl glutathione, or NAC?

 

[PeterPositive]

I do take oral GSH, 1500mg/day. It helps with overall inflammation, especially in the gut for me.

I've tried the S-Acetyl form, but it wasn't as effective. Maybe because the daily recommended dosage is 300mg. I pushed it up to 900mg and still didn't get the same result of plain GSH. (My doc was also very keen on SAC)

I don't tolerate NAC very well 200-250mg already upset my bowel.