Bloopy Buddy
Methyl donors are potentially any chemical substance that has a free methyl group that it can donate for methylation purposes. The major ones within our circles are: SAMe, methionine, methyl-B12, methyl-folate, coenzyme Q10, melatonin... those are the ones that come to mind.
Here's a list that has some that I'm not familiar with:
http://autoimmunethyroid.wordpress.com/2006/04/16/list-of-methyl-donors/
Also, I assume I should be staying away from sulphured supps:
NAC, Glutathione, MSM, ALA
Yes. From
http://www.heartfixer.com/AMRI-Nutrigenomics.htm
Appendix II: Foods High in Sulfur(but please review
Sulfites and Chronic Disease, by Rick Williams (available at the office or you can go to
www.readingtarget.com/nosulfites)
Dietary Sulfur Issues
Sulfur is necessary for many metabolic functions, but sulfur deficiency is rarely an issue, as most foods contain sulfur or sulfur containing compounds. Excess sulfur can be a problem for those with CBS, BHMT, and SUOX mutations – here one needs to avoid foods and supplements high in sulfur (sulfites and sulfates).
Supplements High In Sulfur
Taurine
Cysteine
Methionine
Glutathione
Glucosamine Sulfate
Chondroitin Sulfate and MSM
Epsom Salts
Magnesium Sulfate Cream
Canned meats, Aged game
Homemade yeast breads
DMSA and DMPS (Metal Chelators)
Milk thistle, Beyond C, and Heparin
Foods High In Sulfur
Vegetables:
Garlic, Onion Family
Kale
Collards
Pickles
Cabbage
Brussel Sprouts
Kohlrabi
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Bok Choy
Mizuna
Broccoli Rabe
Chinese Cabbage
Napa Cabbage
Turnip / Rutabaga
Canola / Rape Seeds; Greens
Mustard Seeds
Tatsoi
Radish
Daikon
Horseradish
Japanese Horseradish
Arugula
Watercress
Peas
Spinach
Fruits:
Raspberry
Cranberry
Currents
All Dried Fruit
Others:
Vinegar (especially if prepared from wine)
Alcohol Beverages (especially wine; not vodka - beer is less of an issue, especially German beer)
Soft Drinks
Animal Products
Dairy
Eggs
Brazil Nuts
Peanuts
Soy
All packaged and commercially prepared foods contain food additives, many of which contain sulfur; often this is not on the label. Organic foods are preferable here. Do not begin taking horsetail grass, spirulina, dandelion leaf, or parsley, as they contain low levels of sulfur. If they are already part of your protocol, you may continue taking them. Eliminate them only if having trouble turning your strips pink. Recognize that methionine and SAMe do contain sulfur, as do the sulfur containing amino acids taurine and cysteine. After strict sulfur elimination for 3 to 4 months you will have eliminated the deep stores of sulfur in your body. Thereafter, you can begin adding very small amounts of sulfur and ammonia producing products back into your diet, while watching your strips to be sure they stay pink.
