Sodium salicylate inhibits mast cell degranulation

[xchocoholic]

Hi @Sherlock

Thanks for the pdf link. I'm still reviewing it but I was surprised at how long the list is. Makes me wonder what all has been looked at in me/cfs.

On the enzymes, I'm still mostly clueless but I've spoken with Enzymedica reps a few times and they've been helpful. There used to be a forum called enzymes for autism. If it's still there you may find some answers there too.

I can't digest food without enzymes. Labs show I'm low on elastase. I take a variety of Enzymedica based on what I'm eating and creon.

Tc ... x

 

[Gondwanaland]

After further researching on salicylates, I found a comment at Chris Kresser's article "3 reasons why coconut milk may not be your friend" (where BTW he totally misses the point) where a reader shares very interesting info:

Tracy

MAY 22, 2014 AT 11:31 AM

My 6 month daughter and I both seem to have serious issues with any MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides). I did some research and found 2 really interesting studies which suggest that MCT’s actually promote allergic reactions (see below). I’m not suggesting this is a common problem for most people, but perhaps something to be aware of.

http://www.jimmunol.org/content/192...ls=yes&legid=jimmunol;192/1_Supplement/119.29
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23182172

Note to self: remember to check supplements based on MCT or olive oil (like vit D)...

 

[MeSci]

Thanks for the suggestion. Perhaps white vinegar? I am currently intolerant to fermented stuff.

Sorry no one's answered. I don't know enough to say for sure, but would guess that a distilled product might be tolerable. Don't quote me on that!