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But if humans eat red meat or dairy products, this intravenously. This is more so the case in the USA than form of sialic acid actually becomes incorporated into in some other countries. This phthalate compound is human endothelial cells—even though the body DEHP—di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate—a preservative (paradoxically) makes antibodies against it! This used in plastics and vinyls. So instead of improving then—at least in some people—leads to inflammation, from needed medical intervention, one may worsen chronic disease and some cancers. Sialic acid was _ because of a hidden reaction to this preservative. As recently implicated in interstitial cystitis—a common, — we saw above, it may be found in drug and supplement chronic and very painful bladder condition that plagues __ pills. Phthalates are also proven endocrine disruptors. many women and some men. This 2011 research noted They are supposedly being removed from common the role of "sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like usage. lectins (Siglecs) expressed in mast cells" in interstitial One recent article noted that DEHP enhances atopic cystitis. dermatitis-like skin lesions in mice.’ The authors found Heating, especially deep-frying, lectins (potato, | that minute levels of DEHP led to this condition in wheat, etc.) or other high-carbohydrate foods causes a__— mice, and they stated that ubiquitous DEHP might be reaction of proteins with causing much allergic reaction reducing sugars, creating in people. advanced glycation end- Phthalates may also be in the products (AGEs). A 2010 A phthalate compound plastics that are used in tubing journal article’ revealed that ‘ ‘ . or oxygen inhalation or in AGEs can activate mast cell Is even found in the vinyl CPAP/BPAP devices for treating sleep apnoea. People who are very environmentally — ill disease. AGEs may be involved bags that contain saline or in causing or exacerbating MCS and EMFS as well as in rapid dextrose solutions that purchase either steel or special ageing, cancer and chronic are used intravenously. Tygon® tubing for oxygen delivery because some chemical in the usual plastic is oxic to them. Finally, in listing foods and illness. The highest levels of AGEs may be found in such foods as potato chips, fries and other high-heat or fried, refined high-carb foods. other substances that can cause or exacerbate MCD Supplements that may help with AGEs include and other allergic disorders, supplements must be glutathione, benfotiamine (a form of vitamin B,), | included. Recent research has proven that folic acid carnosine, N-acetylglucosamine® and pyridoxamine (a and other methyl donor nutrients exacerbate reactive form of vitamin B,). The US Food and Drug _ airways disease in mice." Methyl donor supplements Administration recently banned the sale of _ include folic acid, By, By, trimethylglycine and SAMe pyridoxamine—with the rationale that it is now in a (S-adenosylmethionine). Some of these nutrients are drug, even though it is a form of a vitamin. Adverse essential. While some people may benefit from reactions to AGEs, created by heating foods containing amounts far greater than the RDI, there are others who carbohydrate and protein, may partially account for the success of | cannot safely take larger amounts of methyl donor natural healing practitioners when they take people with chronic © supplements because they may cause or exacerbate illness off processed foods. MCD or other allergic disorders. More is not always Many people with various medical problems have _ better, or at least not for everyone. been helped when they changed to a raw-produce diet. I would only add the proviso to be careful in that some __ Practical Help for MCD people develop parasite problems because, in practice, We have seen that MCD may be a cause of much "raw organic produce" usually means produce that has — chronic, inflammatory and allergy-like disease in been grown with horse or cow manure used as fertiliser. | mankind. Once chronic mast cell disease, or mast cell Aatinatian arndeamn Lan anceeend fb wae Ka Aiea tA intravenously. This is more so the case in the USA than in some other countries. This phthalate compound is DEHP—di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate—a preservative used in plastics and vinyls. So instead of improving from needed medical intervention, one may worsen because of a hidden reaction to this preservative. As we saw above, it may be found in drug and supplement pills. Phthalates are also proven endocrine disruptors. They are supposedly being removed from common A phthalate compound is even found in the vinyl bags that contain saline or dextrose solutions that Practical Help for MCD We have seen that MCD may be a cause of much chronic, inflammatory and allergy-like disease in mankind. Once chronic mast cell disease, or mast cell activation syndrome, has occurred, it may be difficult to overcome it completely. I have detailed one reason why: hidden porphyria may also be involved. Improvement may be afforded by eliminating the foods highlighted in this article and by taking the supplements or medications cited or by eliminating others. Avoiding or minimising exposure to EMF and refraining from even looking at computer or TV screens may also help. The Dangers of Ubiquitous Phthalate Compounds A chemical used in vinyl compounds and plastics may also be involved in MCD and other allergic disorders. Wikipedia informs that phthalates are used in a large variety of products, including enteric coatings of pharmaceutical pills and nutritional supplements, gelling agents, stabilisers, dispersants, lubricants, binders, emulsifying agents and suspending agents. A phthalate compound is even found in the vinyl bags that contain saline or dextrose solutions that are used 42 * NEXUS are used intravenously. Continued on page 81 FEBRUARY - MARCH 2012 www.nexusmagazine.com