Synthetic vitamins, like ascorbic acid, are only the outer shell of wholefood vitamin C. For your body to utilize isolated ascorbic acid, it needs to obtain the rest of the cofactors from your body, such as copper. Therefore, by regularly consuming synthetic vitamins, you are essentially depriving your body of essential minerals like copper to make the ascorbic acid work. While you may experience the benefits of ascorbic acid, you may later suffer the consequences of a body depleted of copper. This depletion can manifest as issues like iron management problems (appearing as anemia), histamine reactions, graying of hair, thyroid complications, loss of skin pigment (white spots), irregular heartbeat, compromised immune system, bone fractures, osteoporosis, dysregulated nervous system, compromised metabolism, fatigue, memory and learning difficulties, Alzheimer’s disease, vision loss, loss of coordination, and unsteadiness, among others.
Other factors that can cause copper deficiency or hinder copper absorption include zinc supplementation, iron supplementation (found in breakfast cereals and most packaged baked goods), stress, high fructose corn syrup and synthetic sugars, alcohol consumption, certain medications, and the use of MSM. Inflammation of the gut (especially following antibiotic use), modern farming practices (such as the use of glyphosate), and low-fat diets can all compromise copper absorption.
Foods rich in copper include grass-fed beef liver, wholefood vitamin C, and bee pollen.
If you are deficient in magnesium and copper and your adrenals are exhausted, you are more likely to be sensitive to your environment, including foods and supplements. This is because minerals like magnesium and copper are essential for the breakdown of histamines through two key enzymes, DAO and HNMT.
Histamine intolerance can manifest as an environmental allergy (such as dust and grass) or a food or supplement allergy, often triggered by high histamine foods and supplements like beef liver, wholefood vitamin C, cod liver oil, bee pollen, and fermented foods. Symptoms may include itching, a runny or stuffy nose, headaches, and more.
It is advisable to start with only one supplement at a time, beginning with a small portion (even 1/4 of the supplement) every few days, gradually increasing to the desired dosage. If you experience any symptoms, you may have progressed too quickly for your body, and it is best to stop completely and restart, reintroducing the supplement or food at a slower pace.
To help with histamine reactions while replenishing your copper stores, consider using digestive enzymes, Swedish bitters, HCL, quercetin, bromelain, nettle tea, and kidney supplements or consuming beef kidney. Improving emotional health, donating blood, and taking Epsom salt, bicarbonate and borax baths or foot soaks can also have a positive impact on histamine reactions.
Generally, Magnesium Malate provides energy, while Magnesium Glycinate helps promote sleep. However, there are individuals who may experience opposite effects. These individuals may choose to take Glycinate for energy and Malate for sleep, however this is rare.
Although Adrenal Cocktails are energizing, they can initially make some people very tired. This fatigue indicates that their adrenals are exhausted and in need of rest. The tiredness is akin to the body taking a sigh of relief as it finally receives the necessary minerals and must work through a backlog of enzyme transactions. It is important not to increase the dosage and allow the body time to stabilize, as this tiredness is temporary.
Adrenal Cocktails are most effective for an energy boost around 10 am and 3 pm, when adrenals naturally dip. Some individuals find that although providing energy, consuming a third adrenal cocktail before bed leads to better sleep during the night.
The Root Cause Protocol helps to restore mineral imbalances in the body, which, in turn, helps the body come into balance and be healthy and symptom-free. Mineral imbalances can take a while to be restored, so in some instances, herbs and other supplements that are not on the STOP's list or in contradiction with the protocol could be used as a short-term crutch until imbalances are restored.
It is best to first start with Adrenal Cocktails before supplementing with Magnesium. Most people have stress in their lives, which affects the adrenal glands. This impacts the sodium/potassium balance in the cells. When adding Magnesium while your adrenals are not optimal, it could amplify the cellular electrolyte imbalance and create further fatigue. This doesn't affect everybody; some people are able to tolerate Magnesium without Adrenal Cocktails. The Adrenal Cocktails just ensure that the adrenals get the nourishment they need to prepare for the energizing impact of Magnesium.
As I am not a medical professional, I cannot give any medical advice. I supply supplements and promote the potential positive effects they offer. Each person is different and may not necessarily experience the same or all of the positive effects, just as with medications. Some supplements may interact with medications and/or certain disorders and may not have been tested in pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. It is best to ask your health practitioner before commencing any new supplements.
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