Re: Update/Questions/DLPA - OFF TOPIC

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> Hi ,

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> I gladly stand corrected then. I am very happy your mother is

doing so

> well.

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> Kindest of regards

> Aletha

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> >> My understanding from others on the chat site, that DLP is not

OK for

> >> Cancer. I don't know who all suggested this, but I have heard

it a

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> >> times. They say that cancer feeds somehow on DLP.

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> > Dr. Bihari recommended DL-P for my mom. I guess if one has not

> > suppressed the immune system with chemo's the DL-P can boost the

immune

> > system and compliment the LDN. I specifically asked Dr. B if she

> > should take DL-P and he said yes she should. So far my mom is

showing

> > no signs of cancer returning and it's getting close to 2 years.

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DLPA

Guidelines for Use

As with other amino acid supplements, it's best to take DLPA on an

empty stomach with water or juice about an hour before meals. High-

protein foods, in particular, can interfere with proper absorption.

Store in a cool, dry place, such as a closet shelf, away from heat,

light, and moisture. (Avoid the humid bathroom medicine cabinet.)

General Interaction

Because DLPA exerts its effects through the central nervous system,

avoid taking it with prescription antidepressants or stimulants,

unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.

Some research indicates that DLPA can exacerbate facial tics and

other symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, a troubling movement disorder

caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medicines. Stop taking DLPA

and consult your doctor if you are concerned about a reaction you are

having.

As with other amino acids, DLPA may interfere with the effects of

levodopa, a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease. Don't

combine the two.

Possible Side Effects

At recommended doses, DLPA occasionally causes mild side effects,

such as heartburn, nausea, or headaches. At excessive doses (more

than 1,500 mg a day), it can cause numbness, tingling, or other signs

of nerve damage.

DLPA may have the unwanted effect of raising blood pressure, although

the D, L combination form is less likely to do so than supplements

containing only the " L " form of the amino acid.

Cautions

Use DLPA under the supervision of a doctor familiar with its use.

When taken in high doses--greater than 1,500 mg a day--over prolonged

periods of time, nerve damage may develop. Lower doses appear to be

safe.

If you have high blood pressure or are prone to anxiety or panic

attacks, DLPA could seriously aggravate your condition. Let your

doctor know if signs or symptoms worsen while taking DLPA.

Pregnant women should not take DLPA, since it has not been well

studied in this group. If you are planning to become pregnant, let

your doctor know.

If you have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a potentially

deadly form of skin cancer, some doctors caution against taking DLPA.

There has been some concern that phenylalanine could stimulate the

cancer cells, although the connection, if any, remains unclear.

Do not take DLPA if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited

metabolism disorder. People with this disease lack an enzyme that

converts phenylalanine to tyrosine and must follow very strict

dietary guidelines to prevent toxic damage to the nervous system.

Even though DLPA is a potent depression fighter, it should not be

used for this condition at the expense of other health-promoting

strategies, such as exercise and a healthy diet.

Ailments Dosage

Chronic Pain Up to 1,500 mg a day in 2 or 3 divided doses between

meals