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@gentlepotato said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

Hi everyone,

Thanks for sharing! I've been reading, but not had the energy to post. I've had similar thoughts and questions, and also had the impression that people saw relief right away. That's not happened for me yet.

@S.Holmes, so he says at least 4 months before you may see some results? I had missed that. I am planning to stick with it 6-9 months, as that's what he suggested. In the video I've seen where he talks about it, I think he said 9 months for people older than 70?

I started at the beginning of July. I had some increase in energy the first month, and then - I think - my immune system started waking up. I had two 36 hour very obvious immune responses, and then a bunch of smaller ones, lasting a few hours. Whatever it's fighting in the chest it's not won yet - I also sense it's fighting something in the brain.

I have a wonderful GP and have benefited from her perspective on a regular basis; it's easy to focus on what isn't better, but there are also many positive changes - and if this is the immune system waking up, I believe that is major.

I'm trying to be patient and think that if this was an active infection and my immune system was fighting something, it may take weeks or even months to fight off a pathogen. From what I understand the Itaconate shunt is activated by the innate immune system (which we are born with), and when the adaptive immune system turns on it's switched "off" - and that the issues many of us have is because the adaptive immune system never takes over, so the Itaconate shunt continues.

I have much more brain fog than I did in July, and didn't have the capacity now to double check if I understand it correctly, but if anyone wants to and have the capacity Rob Phair talks about this in this video: [https://youtu.be/PCnkkLlyVMk?si=Qqnjpp1vWus6N4Fa](link url); chapters Krebs cycle and Consequences, and perhaps more.

That leaves room for reactivation of viruses, from what I can gather, and that's certainly been the case for me. I'm hopeful that what's happening now is good long term.

If this is the immune system fighting something that would explain why my cycle is affected negatively. I'm curious if anyone has a similar experience. Anyone with a cycle, who's been doing this for 3 months or more?

I forgot to mention I've switched to 3x4 and 2 tbsp before bedtime, totalling 14 a day. The two times I've tried 3 at night I get a brutal stomach ache, which I don't do during the day, so I'm sticking with 2. Every hour worked well for me at the beginning, I think I store glucose poorly, so it made sense. Then my gut feeling said to switch a couple of weeks ago.

Overall lots of my markers are positive, and I'm not having many issues with the protocol. But I'm quite exhausted and feel introverted. I'm taking it as a sign to not do much, and hope this will allow my body to do what it needs to.

Thank you for your feedback! I had some viral flare ups about 1 month in. One was particularly painful (shingles), but none in weeks. I still have some issues, headaches, allergies, but many symptoms came and went and haven't come back. I also think supplements can be an issue. Dr Stephens says when the macros (glucose being the primary one) are being met, you may find the micros can be reduced or eliminated. I think that's because digestion is improved and we start getting more of them from food. That seems to have happened with me.

Fatigue can be an issue, but the body uses a lot of energy when it's healing. I find I do need a midday rest.

I'm fascinated with the itaconate shunt theory, but I don't know if it has been fully proven yet. I looked for research updates a few weeks ago and didn't find any.

@Sugarnotsnow Internal use of silver is anathema in the Peat sphere. Peat on silver:

I'm also 3 months on the protocol. My husband too. He is doing really well and I have good and bad days, but remember Dr. Stephens says it takes 4 to 12 months for your body to heal. Older people with more advanced pathology may take longer. It seems people are trying it for a day or a week, decide it doesn't work and just stop. I'm giving it the full test.

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@jjk_learning said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@jjk_learning said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes Did he share anything specific there about cases where he has treated children with diagnoses such as autism?

Yes, but he also covers a lot of the same information in his videos on his website as well as in his books.

Once the video is uploaded I'll try and share a link. Q and A won't be included because it was held off stage in a smaller, more private area.

Thank you! I'll be interested to see the talk if you end up able to share a link.

Have you watched the video available on his website?. It should be a lot of the same information. But I'll provide the link to the presentation he did last Saturday asap.

@jjk_learning said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes Did he share anything specific there about cases where he has treated children with diagnoses such as autism?

Yes, but he also covers a lot of the same information in his videos on his website as well as in his books.

Once the video is uploaded I'll try and share a link. Q and A won't be included because it was held off stage in a smaller, more private area.

Dr. Stephens knocked it out of the park at the health conference yesterday. It was an alt health event in my state attended mostly by parents of autistic kids. I've never seen so many emotional moms. He has given them hope.

@S-Holmes said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@CrumblingCookie said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

Mercola seems to start dipping his toes into glucose, as per his latest article:

"So how can you begin implementing this approach? If you have severely compromised gut health, start with pure sugar water. This is a temporary measure to jumpstart the healing process. Mix one-half pound, up to a full pound, of pure dextrose (glucose) into a half gallon of water and sip it slowly all day. Don't drink more than an ounce at a time to avoid spiking your insulin.

Once your gut health has improved, you can switch your primary carb source to whole foods. More than likely, you'll also need to eat more frequently than you're used to during this transition to avoid hypoglycemia. Eating every three to four hours, with snacks throughout the day, is crucial when relying on simple carbs for energy.

As your mitochondrial energy production continues to improve and your gut starts to heal, you will begin the transition back to complex carbs. This is a slow and steady process — don't rush it."

Wow! Maybe this is a good option for some who struggle with the large boluses.

OMG. A half lb of glucose is about 25 Tbsps. I've been on 6 Tbsps 3 times a day (18 total Tbsps.)! Mercola's protocol calls for a half lb to a lb daily! I may give this a try. My RN daughter is seriously concerned about the large boluses causing blood sugar issues. Will report back!

@marmalade_cat I've never taken night time temps but will try to do that and report back.

@CrumblingCookie said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

Mercola seems to start dipping his toes into glucose, as per his latest article:

"So how can you begin implementing this approach? If you have severely compromised gut health, start with pure sugar water. This is a temporary measure to jumpstart the healing process. Mix one-half pound, up to a full pound, of pure dextrose (glucose) into a half gallon of water and sip it slowly all day. Don't drink more than an ounce at a time to avoid spiking your insulin.

Once your gut health has improved, you can switch your primary carb source to whole foods. More than likely, you'll also need to eat more frequently than you're used to during this transition to avoid hypoglycemia. Eating every three to four hours, with snacks throughout the day, is crucial when relying on simple carbs for energy.

As your mitochondrial energy production continues to improve and your gut starts to heal, you will begin the transition back to complex carbs. This is a slow and steady process — don't rush it."

Wow! Maybe this is a good option for some who struggle with the large boluses.

@PranaDeva said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes Those Smarties contain citric acid, which is made from GMO black mold (Aspergillus niger). I have to think that there is still some mold left in that citric acid.

Do you know if all citric acid is made from black mold?

@LetTheRedeemed said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes ️

FYI, I played with caffeine pills for a while and can confirm the experiences of others, that coffee has a more pronounced caffeine effect than pure caffeine alone.

I agree. I tried caffeine pills instead of coffee for a few days. They didn't have the same effect.

@Jaffe said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

Ragweed been kicking out ass lol idk why I didn’t think to try this again

It seems particularly bad this year.

@LetTheRedeemed Yes! Glucose AND Caffeine for the win!!

Another quick observation. In my part of the world, ragweed is giving everyone grief right now, and yesterday my eyes were really burning. I remembered Dr Stephens said to take glucose until symptoms subside, so I took an extra dose. Within minutes my eyes stopped burning. I continue to be amazed.

Quick update. I'm still on 6 TBSPs of glucose 3 to 4 times a day. I've been taking my temperature again lately and am amazed. My afternoon temps are running 99° to 99.3°. I used to take thyroid (T3), maybe 10 years ago, and my temps were still in the dumpster. The thyroid didn't do much for me. So I've had an aha moment. In order for thyroid to work it must have enough glucose. (RP101), so the glucose therapy is restoring thyroid function. I have never restricted sugar, never done the keto diet, but apparently my high stress levels and PUFA's were enough to wreck my metabolism. Glucose to the rescue!

@haidut. I realize it isn't the same hormone but I really like Idealabs allopregnenolone and was just wondering if it might have a similar effect.

@LetTheRedeemed said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes nice. I'm having trouble finding it. it was an offhanded comment I saw in a transcript

No worries. Just if you come across it again the context may be helpful.

@LetTheRedeemed said in Glucose loading cures everything?:

@S-Holmes I'll see what I can find

Thanks! It's interesting that my temps have been good for a few years now without taking thyroid. (I took Cynomel for about 3 years but temps didn't respond.) I've been taking 10 mg of famotidine for about 4 years so maybe that's helping with displaced calcium? The glucose is definitely helping with mood swings and attitude. I don't bottom out when something mildly upsetting happens. As for the physical stuff, still working through it, but the direction seems promising.

@LetTheRedeemed Would it be possible to provide a link?