Re: sulfate supplementation - no, not necessarily. (Oops, I see your email was

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> > Sunny -

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> > You may want to check message 57707.

> >

> > Given your son's reaction to salicylates, this doesn't really

tell you

> > anything about sulfate. It could be that your son has a lot and

that it

> > is not being used (which means restrict salycilates and phenolics and

> > take _no_ sulfate),

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> I think it is fine to try epsom salt baths/creams if a person

> reacts to salicylates. It can help a lot in some cases and is

> well worth a try. Also a good way to get more magnesium.

>

> Molybdenum supplementation might also help and is recommended

> for mercury toxic people for other reasons.

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> > or that it is inadequate (which also means restrict

> > salycilates and phenolics, but take lots of sulfate). It could also

> > mean that sulfate is normal but is being inadequately used (again,

> > restrict salycilates and phenoics and taken no sulfate).

> >

> > So, do not give him sulfate on the basis of this dietary observation.

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> I think parents do this often with ASD kids and it should be

> fine for adults to try, too. It shouldn't be necessary to know

> the sulfate level first.

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> Improvement in salicylate-related symptoms with use of epsom salts

> would demonstrate that sulfate is being used, I think. You might

> have to give it a little time to see improvement and sometimes there

> can be initial symptoms when you start (which can be alleviated by

> using less salts).

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> > Do restrict salicylates though.

>

> I agree this is a good idea, although the degree of restriction

> might vary depending on how much benefit a person gets from

> epsom salts and molyb supplementation. Some dietary infractions

> might be okay if these treatments help the symptoms.

>

> > I know that the GSDL (now Genov) test for cysteine does not

appear to be

> > reflecting clinical response, but what about the test for plasma

> > sulfate? Anyone know? If it is still looking like it works, you might

> > want to at least get this test.

>

> You will find Andy's comments about this in amc archives. He said

> serum sulfate is probably useful.

>

> Personally, after talking on the phone with Genova labs people

> a few times, it makes me want to never give them my money.

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