Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 In a message dated 2/21/2006 10:18:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: One example is that if you have an " upregulation " in the CBS gene (specifically, a C699T mutation or to a lesser degree, a C1080T/A360A mutation), you will normally have a 40-fold increase in the rate of conversion from homocysteine to either taurine or glutathione in your body. As a consequence, your body cannot keep up in conversion from (toxic) sulfite to sulfate, and ends up creating A LOT of ammonia. As well, this drains several intermediate compounds involved in the metionine pathway - and thus, the ability for the body to adequately methylate DNA. (She explains this in the following post: http:// www.autismanswer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=549). ________ Tor, How do you compensate for high taurine? My son's AA test shows low ammonia but high taurine. We're already using Yucca and low-protein diet. We tried the RNA ammonia drops but I don't think that was helping the elevated taurine. I've asked this question on her forum but can't get an answer as to what else I can do to lower taurine. It's hard for me to understand all the information but you seem to be doing a great job of taking it all in. Can you give us the highlights of what was covered at her latest conference? Thanks, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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