Yasko: molybdenum, sulfur, MCS, reflux, dairy- tying it alltogether

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from another of my lists (down syndrome) but may be generalizable. Hope this is

helpful. dr Amy Yasko is pretty famous. Liora in Beijing

she writes

" ...I saw people talking about cinnamon flavored CLO. It rang a bell. I'll

put a bit of what Dr. Amy Yasko wrote below. {my child's} genes were tested and

the SOUX area is a problem for him. This may not be the case for all people

with DS.

Blessings, {name}

Excerpt from {child's} GAR (genetic analysis review) from Dr. Amy Yasko.....

" Decreased molybdenum levels as a result of SOUX mutations, increased CBS

activity or increased ingestion/use of sulfur containing compounds can lead to

depletions in molybdenum. The secondary effects of low molybdenum include the

inability to detoxify sulfites as well as decreased xanthine oxidase and

aldehyde oxidase activity. Higher levels of xanthine oxidase are found in

homogenized milk; dairy intolerances may be seen in individuals who have the

SOUX +- status (or those with CBS+ due to increased burden on the SOUX).

Aldehyde oxidase is needed to detoxify aldehydes including acetaldehyde.

Acetaldehyde is a fungal waste product that is generated by Candida. Aldehydes

are also found in perfumes, foods, as well as environmental toxins. Food

sources of aldehydes include vanilla, cinnamon (including cinnamon flavored

toothpaste), cumin and tarragon and in the breakdown process of alcoholic

beverages. As already discussed, molybdenum acts

as a cofactor for the enzyme aldehyde oxidase. Molybdenum levels should be

followed carefully with urine essential mineral tests. Molybdenum can be

supplemented with mineral sources or through the intake of foods that are high

in molybdenum. Food sources of molybdenum include barley, beef kidney, beef

liver, buckwheat, hot cocoa, eggs, legumes, yams, oat flakes, potatoes, rye

bread, spinach, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and green leafy vegetables.

Individuals with SOUX +- status, CBS up regulations or high ingestions of sulfur

compounds may demonstrate high food and environmental sensitivities which stem

in part from lack of adelhyde oxidase activity that is secondary to decreased

molybdenum in their systems. "

She then goes on to talk about the SOUX gene issue and reflux and about keeping

molybdenum levels up along with limiting sulfite donors and using other

supports. Apparently asthma can be involved too. But that's a whole nuther

story regarding genetic stuff. Just wanted to share about the cinnamon in case

anyone needs to be a bit careful. As I said before.... I don't think all folks

with DS have a SOUX problem. But I'm not a geneticist. Blessings, {name}