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

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>As far as I know, there is no harm that comes directly from

>too much sulfate. I haven't seen anything in archives or in

>the book to indicate this, please let me know if I've forgotten

>or missed something.

In my case, sulfate is building up in my blood - my GSDL sulfate test

was quite high. Apparently that means that I don't use it, and that

according to Andy that was " bad news " . I also know that when I have

added epsom salts to my electrolyte mix, I get reactions that feel very

much like mercury redistribution effects - very similar to how I feel if

I have too much sulfur in my diet (my cysteine is also high). I have no

idea of the chemistry here, and from what I understand sulfate does not

cause redistribution. Never the less, my reaction to consuming epsom

salts was exceedingly and familiarly unpleasant.

Thanks on the word about the Genova sulfate test -

Dave.

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Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:52 pm (PDT)

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> Sunny -

>

> 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),

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.

> 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.

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.

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).

> 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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