Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Dimonds, Here is that reference I mentioned about the caprylic acid and its effectiveness. It is in this great book called Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Environmental Illness put out by the Editors of Alternative Medicine digest. Great info in this book. Here is what they say about caprylic acid: (page 98) "Dr. Braly's first line of attack on candidiasis is caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil and shown to be an effective antifungal agent. Only if there is no improvement will Dr. Braly use conventional medication. Since caprylic acid is readily absorbed into the system, it should be taken in an enteric coated (absorbed in the small intestines rather than the stomach) or sustained release form. In one study, 16 patients were given 1,800 mg daily of caprylic acid (the commercial brand Capricin) for 16 days, three patients were given 2,700 mg daily, and six received 3, 600 mg per day. The results were a 30% to 90% reduction in Candida levels among those with the 1,800 mg dosage; a 70% to 100% reduction in the three patients taking 2,700 mg, and complete elimination of Candida in two weeks in all of those taking 3,600 mg. Dr. Susser agrees with the use of caprylic acid, but cautions that it is far from a panacea. "It's most useful when you combine it with a good diet, allergy care, the right nutrients, acidophilus, and other treatments," he says." The book goes on to name some of these other treatments, and they include goldenseal root extract, garlic, castor oil, and Pau d'arco bark. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 , I'll let Dr. Kolb answer this, but just wanted to mention that I recently asked her this same question and she wrote back that silicone is estrogenic! Patty ----- Original Message ----- From: JOSEPH PALANCA Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:31 AM Subject: Re: Caprylic Acid Very interesting Patty, I think I will try this stuff in 3600 dosage for 3 weks, and see how I feel. Oh, and Dr Kolb, I am still wondering if you have are familar with ant type of hormonal upset with estrogen dominance or heightened levels of it with implants? Are the two connected? I know I am kinda young for "estrogen dominance" , and Dr Mercola is interested if you have seen this before with implanted patients. Thanks alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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