Posted by JLx on November 12, 2003, at 16:11:13
In reply to Re: Another question » JLx, posted by Larry Hoover on November 11, 2003, at 9:07:07
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> > > > I'm not sure I understood that distinction about the slow SAMe cycle, but what I concluded was, not knowing if I'm a "slow cycler" or not that I'd hedge my bets and take both TMG AND methionine...using the TMG to counteract homocysteine for one thing, especially if I decrease folic acid.
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> > > Yes. Good idea.
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> > On that, any idea what might be a reasonable amount of each to take...to achieve a SAMe-like result without raising homocysteine too high? (I can't afford the blood test at this time.)
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> First, you won't raise homocysteine, if you're taking TMG.
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> The dose of TMG that is effective varies substantially in different people. I can't tolerate more than a couple grams, tops. And I can't take it every day. I take 500-1000 mg, occasionally. But I know people who take eight or ten grams, every day.Ok, I know I have to experiment with how it feels but wrt homocysteine, what if there is an imbalance between the homocysteine-increasing effect of methionine and the homocysteine-lowering effect of TMG? Iow, do I have to make sure to take "x" amount of TMG if I take "xx" amount of methionine?
(Forgive me if that's something you've already addressed -- I'm just not "getting" this in terms of the chemistry here.)
Re previous post, just to be clear on this too, choline is NOT contraindicated for the undermethylated....despite what Dr. Walsh says?
Thanks,
JL
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