Re: big trouble - EsterC & GSE

[Guest guest]

Hi Garnet,

For longer term benefits, Dr Nase recommended taking the Ester

version of Vitamin C (Ester C), in conjunction with grape seed

extract. He specifically recommended Ester C, and the Source Naturals

brand Proanthodyn grape seed extract. Ester C is easier on the

stomach, stays in the body longer, and is more bioavailable than

regular Vitamin C. I use Natrol brand Ester C with bioflavonoids (the

bioflavonoids quercitin and rutin are also beneficial to vessels). I

buy these products from vitaminshoppe.com, which has very low prices

and a $5 shipping charge. Using these products might help you in the

long run, and should help stabilize your condition for the time

being. Below are Dr Nase' recommended starting dosages and comments,

courtesy of Jen.

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Dr. Nase's suggested starting doses for Ester C and GSE are:

250 mg ester C + 100 mg grape seed extract 3x daily,

then increase doses gradually.

Also, for those who have asked for more info about the Ester C and

grapeseed extract combination for rosacea, here is a list of benefits

that Dr. Nase gave me:

These are the two single most important supplements

that everyone can take for rosacea based on:

1. Blood vessel wall strengthening - decrease enzyme activity that

breaks down collagen

2. Anti-inflammatory effect - potent

3. Free radical scavenging - stops viscous cascade of damage to inner

lining of blood vessels

4. Minor actions on stabilizing mast cell activity

5. Decreases edema

6. Decreases stickiness of platelets in blood -

thinner stream of blood

7. Decreases chemotaxis of inflammatory immune

cells into epidermis - less papules and pustules

8. Decreases histamine and gastrin release in gut -- in addition to

other various cytoprotective actions on gut wall and permeability

abnormalities

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Below are the target dosages that Dr Nase recommended *slowly*

working up to:

(Body weight)

Under 150lbs - Try to work up to 1,000mg Ester C + 200mg grape seed

extract - 3x daily

(Body weight)

Above 150lbs - Try to work up to 2,000mg Ester C + 200mg grape seed

extract - 3x daily

These are obviously high dosages of Ester C. I recommend gradually

working up from 250mg, and if you begin experiencing problems, lower

the dosage. Be sure to take these supplements with plenty of water,

and some food if possible.

~Jim