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I'm in the low and slow crowd. The reasons are as follows:
*Many supplements cause excitoxicity, even with a tiny dose.
*I have multiple genetic issues to work around (compound heterozygous MTHFR C677T and A1298C for starters)
*I have to work, so I can't be laid up with terrible side effects (which might be considered detox by some)
*My liver HURTS and fatigue gets worse when I push supplements
Here is a list of supplements I can't tolerate AT ALL, not even low and slow (many are the very items I need for methylation)
*SAM-e, TMG, methionine, l-carnitine fumarate, milk thistle, B-complex of any kind (even the ones without folic acid), multivitamins.
Improvements so far (I think due to Methyl B12 and Methylfolate primarily).
*More tolerance for stress.
*Periods of better sleep.
*Less swings in energy and mood.
Not Improved
*fatigue
*brain fog
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, Freddd and Rich, but I believe that my liver seems to be at the center of my roadblock. I thought it was primarily my adrenals in the past, but I always have more energy in the morning. By afternoon, I fade. Every time I try to add methylation supplements or liver aids, I get horrible liver congestion and worse fatigue. It does not go away or recede unless I remove the offending item completely. My question is, how can I get my liver cleared of years of congestion before continuing the protocol? Other ideas? I have read about Chinese bitters and other such tonics, but I don't know if this would react just like milk thistle and make my problem worse. Does anyone else out there think that your liver is holding you back?
*Many supplements cause excitoxicity, even with a tiny dose.
*I have multiple genetic issues to work around (compound heterozygous MTHFR C677T and A1298C for starters)
*I have to work, so I can't be laid up with terrible side effects (which might be considered detox by some)
*My liver HURTS and fatigue gets worse when I push supplements
Here is a list of supplements I can't tolerate AT ALL, not even low and slow (many are the very items I need for methylation)
*SAM-e, TMG, methionine, l-carnitine fumarate, milk thistle, B-complex of any kind (even the ones without folic acid), multivitamins.
Improvements so far (I think due to Methyl B12 and Methylfolate primarily).
*More tolerance for stress.
*Periods of better sleep.
*Less swings in energy and mood.
Not Improved
*fatigue
*brain fog
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, Freddd and Rich, but I believe that my liver seems to be at the center of my roadblock. I thought it was primarily my adrenals in the past, but I always have more energy in the morning. By afternoon, I fade. Every time I try to add methylation supplements or liver aids, I get horrible liver congestion and worse fatigue. It does not go away or recede unless I remove the offending item completely. My question is, how can I get my liver cleared of years of congestion before continuing the protocol? Other ideas? I have read about Chinese bitters and other such tonics, but I don't know if this would react just like milk thistle and make my problem worse. Does anyone else out there think that your liver is holding you back?