Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 There has been some question about how effective purification/detox can be, depending on whether mycotoxins are fat or water soluble. The defense mechanisms of all animals work by recognizing toxins and then partially oxidizing them to add hydroxyl groups. The added hydroxyls make them more water soluble than the original toxin, and thus easier for the body to get rid of, either through the kidneys, gut, or skin, or maybe even through complete oxidation. The major side effect however, is that as the toxin becomes more water soluble, it moves around the body more easily, allowing it to do its dirty work before it is eliminated. Thus, getting sicker before getting better. This is true for mycotoxins, other types of natural organic toxins, polychlorinated biphenyl, organophosphate pesticides, and any other organic pollutant. The most important thing to remember is that once recognized, the source of exposure must be stopped. Also, get adequate nutrition, since various vitamins and minerals are necessary to catalyze the necessary oxidation, and try to get some exercise to boost body temperature and require fuel oxidation, including stores of fat and the toxins absorbed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Maybe I'm making too large a leap here, but from what you say, then loading up on anti-oxidants might not be quite the right thing. Did I understand that correctly? Gil Vice <gilvice@...> wrote: There has been some question about how effective purification/detox can be, depending on whether mycotoxins are fat or water soluble. The defense mechanisms of all animals work by recognizing toxins and then partially oxidizing them to add hydroxyl groups. The added hydroxyls make them more water soluble than the original toxin, and thus easier for the body to get rid of, either through the kidneys, gut, or skin, or maybe even through complete oxidation. The major side effect however, is that as the toxin becomes more water soluble, it moves around the body more easily, allowing it to do its dirty work before it is eliminated. Thus, getting sicker before getting better. This is true for mycotoxins, other types of natural organic toxins, polychlorinated biphenyl, organophosphate pesticides, and any other organic pollutant. The most important thing to remember is that once recognized, the source of exposure must be stopped. Also, get adequate nutrition, since various vitamins and minerals are necessary to catalyze the necessary oxidation, and try to get some exercise to boost body temperature and require fuel oxidation, including stores of fat and the toxins absorbed there. FAIR USE NOTICE: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Megadoses of antioxidants are of questionable value, but some degree of supplementation may be of benefit. Antioxidants inhibit oxidation of living cells, but probably do not inhibit the bodies natural oxidative response to toxins. Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 18:45:10 -0800 (PST) From: SERENA EDWARDS <pushcrash@...> Subject: Re: RE: Purification Maybe I'm making too large a leap here, but from what you say, then loading up on anti-oxidants might not be quite the right thing. Did I understand that correctly? Gil Vice <gilvice@...> wrote: There has been some question about how effective purification/detox can be, depending on whether mycotoxins are fat or water soluble. The defense mechanisms of all animals work by recognizing toxins and then partially oxidizing them to add hydroxyl groups. The added hydroxyls make them more water soluble than the original toxin, and thus easier for the body to get rid of, either through the kidneys, gut, or skin, or maybe even through complete oxidation. The major side effect however, is that as the toxin becomes more water soluble, it moves around the body more easily, allowing it to do its dirty work before it is eliminated. Thus, getting sicker before getting better. This is true for mycotoxins, other types of natural organic toxins, polychlorinated biphenyl, organophosphate pesticides, and any other organic pollutant. The most important thing to remember is that once recognized, the source of exposure must be stopped. Also, get adequate nutrition, since various vitamins and minerals are necessary to catalyze the necessary oxidation, and try to get some exercise to boost body temperature and require fuel oxidation, including stores of fat and the toxins absorbed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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