Joan, I am reading that the gene mutations in methylation are somehow different than genes, such as BRAC1/2, etc, so wonder where cKIT fits in. Killer t cells are immune cells that seek out viruses, bacteria, cancer etc and perform phagocytosis, so i wonder if these are the cells responsible for seeking out mast cells at end of lifecycle.
Marcia, I can't answer your question with red cells, but here is a silmilar thought. Someone can make too many red blood cells. They can also make the correct number of RBCs but either clear them out too early in the spleen or not clear them fast enough. RBCs half life is 120 days. I bet there are similar corresponding scenarios with mast cells. And yes, an upregulated immune system and hypoersensitive mast cells fits in here with methylation issues, starting with MTHFR and likely other genetic mutations.
Lori, I am not familiar with JJ Virgin's work, but I taped all the PBS health topics, after hearing my friend is on her elimination diet. I believe the last one is soy. Oh I see our next post.
Pam, There are scores of diets out there and none of them are meant for everyone. This list of 7 from JJ are likely based off of the top 7 ingredients likely to case allergies/sensitivities or inflammation. But I feel there are so many variables.
My reading is pointing to gluten and dairy as extremely inflammatory for everyone, but when you read about all the synthetic chemicals, pesticides, herbacides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and GMO materials in the production of them, then it is not a stretch to make that connection. But if you are ok with casein, which is dairy protein and use organic grass fed butter and make ghee when necessary, then I'd be ok with that. Ice cream, yougurt, cheese and sour cream could be a problem. And that's not even considering the histamine connections. If you have lactose intolerance, then staying away from milk, ice cream, etc would be helpful. I personally choose almond milk.
Gluten is evil due to fact all wheat is GMO, has much higher gluten content that wheat 25 years ago, and NOBODY can process it. It is also likely to have mold and aflatoxin issues. Also now learning that fortified pasta, crackers and breads with folate is likely a issue for 30 percent of the populaiton with undiagnosed MTHFR methylation issues. Can't win!!
Sugar is way better than articial sweetners, but only if less than 6 teasoons a day. But sugar feeds yeast, so double whammy there. Corn and soy in the USA is nearly 100 percent GMO - pure toxins! Peanuts are on list due to severe IgE reactions in general public. And eggs. Some eat duck eggs, or buy from organic farms, so limiting chemicals.
This elimination diet is to see if you react to those things. At one point I was diagnosed with nearly 20 something food allergies, most of them were low grade. My brilliant allergist wanted me to rotate my foods and only eat them twice every 4 days, so I kept my immune reactions limited.
I believe it is MORE important to make sure you have a broad array of nutrition in your diet. From what I am reading, I believe dense nutrition and directed supplementation, directed to my specific needs (not medicaitons or surgery) will help me correct my broken biochemistry. I'm reading that inapproapriate dose, form, route, etc can muck things up. Soon, I plan to test to identify actual issues in my gut, so I can properly treat and give exactly what I need.
Bongaan, Thanks for the kind words. What are your experiences. What GI testing have you had done? Check out the videos I posted about on neuroimmune disorders by Dr Kendal Stewart recently. You'd properly find value in the information.
Lyn