WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE USED ASPARTAME

By Neurosurgeon Russell Blaylock, M.D.
(c) 2003
Web Site: <http://www.russellblaylockmd.com>http://www.russellblaylockmd.com

The most important starting point of any
detoxification program is to stop exposure to the
toxin or toxins. This means avoiding even small
amounts, since once sensitized to the toxin even
minute amounts can produce full-blown toxicity.
This is especially so with accumulative toxins,
such as aspartame. It has been shown conclusively
that the metabolic products of methanol
breakdown, formaldehyde in particular,
accumulates on the DNA and cellular proteins.
Once you have cleansed your diet of the toxin,
removal of the toxin and its metabolic products
from your system will begin. Central to this
process is the body's detoxification system,
which exist in all cells of the body, with the
bulk of detoxification taking place in the liver.
The detoxification system is divided into two
components called phase I and phase II, which
work in tandem. Toxins pass through phase I and
then pass to phase II where they are further
detoxified and made water-soluble for eventual
disposal. It is now known that you can
significantly enhance the body's ability to
detoxify these substances through the judicious
use of specific supplements. Of the two systems
phase II is most important and most often impaired.

The following is a list of nutrients that enhance detoxification:
* Indole-3 carbinol-100 mg twice a day. This
natural substance enhances phase II. It is
extracted from cruciferous vegetables such as
broccoli, Brussel's sprouts and cauliflower. It
can be purchased as an extract.
* Taurine 500 mg a day- This is a
sulfur-containing amino acid that is used by the
liver for sulfonation reactions. It is to be taken between meals.
* Milk Thistle (silymarin) 175 mg. Take two
twice a day. This extract has been shown to
substantially enhance liver detoxification and is
also a very powerful antioxidant for all cells.
* Curcumin- 500 mg three times a day with
olive oil. This is an extract taken from
turmeric. It is an extremely powerful
antioxidant, enhances both phases I and II
detoxification, is a radioprotectant, enhances
bile flow, inhibits cancer growth, and is a very
powerful anti-inflammatory. Also enhances DNA repair enzymes.

* Panthethine 250 mg Take one capsule 3X a
day- This vitamin is the enzyme form of
pantothenic acid. It plays a vital role in
enhancing the aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme. (For formaldehyde detoxification)
* Thiamine- 100 mg. Take three a day.
(Vitamin B1) This vitamin plays a major role in
protecting nerves as well as the brain. It is
commonly depleted with pesticide exposure.

* Pyrodoxyl-5 phosphate 50 mg- Take one a
day. This is the functional form of vitamin B6.
People exposed to chemical toxins frequently have
low levels of this vitamin. When vitamin B6 is
deficient, taurine is also low. It plays a major
role in protecting against glutamate and aspartate toxicity.

In addition to detoxification, other nutrients
play a more direct role in protecting cells and
in promoting their recovery from toxicity. These include:

* Magnesium- 750 to 1000 mg a day. (Magnesium
citrate/malate) Magnesium plays a major role in
cell protection, especially against
excitotoxicty. In addition it protects against strokes and heart attacks.
* Selenium- 200 ug a day. This mineral also
plays a role in protecting cells from toxins,
especially mercury. It plays a major role in protecting against free radicals.
* N-acetyl L-cysteine (NAC)- 750 mg a day.
This is a substance that in cells is converted to
glutathione. Glutathione is your cell's major
protection against free radicals produced by
toxins such as aspartame.. In addition, NAC
removes mercury. NAC also enhances detoxification.
* Multi-"B" vitamins- This should be a
multivitamins that contains 25 to 50 mgs of each
of the B vitamins. The multivitamin should not contain iron. Take one a day.
* Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) 400 IU
twice a day. A powerful antioxidant, prevents
heart attacks an stokes and the gamma-tocopherol
is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
* Vitamin C (as magnesium ascorbate) 2000 mg
twice to three times a day. Plays a major role in
cell protection against oxygen stress, protects
the nervous system and enhances tissue repair.
* CoQ10 100 mg twice a day. This is a major
energy molecule and protects the brain against excitotoxicity.

* DHA 200 mg a day. This is a component of
omega-3-fatty acids. It plays a vital role in
membrane repair and repair of synapses.

In addition to avoiding aspartame you must avoid
other toxins as well. This includes MSG,
pesticides, herbicides, bug sprays, fluoride,
mercury, cadmium, aluminum and the many other
toxins found commonly in the environment. Many of
these toxins act synergistically, that is, when
combined they have toxic effects that exceed their additive effects.
In addition, you need regular, moderate exercise
(never aerobic), avoid soy products, cheese, and
vegetable oils. Do not smoke or use drugs. All of
these things increase free radical damage and
prevent tissue repair. You should eat a diet high
in vegetables and with some fruits, no sugar (or
honey), moderate complex carbohydrates and pure
water free of contaminants, including fluoride.
Do not use fluoride toothpaste, mouthwashes or
receive fluoride treatments. If you follow these
principles you will notice quick recovery from
your toxic encounter. More serious toxic
encounters may take several months for recovery.

Please refer to my web site at
<http://www.russellblaylockmd.com>http://www.russellblaylockmd.com
for more information on my books. Russell
Blaylock, M.D. (Health & Nutrition Secrets To
Save Your Life, Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, etc.)

Aspartame sites:

<http://www.dorway.com>http://www.dorway.com

http://www.wnho.net

<http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame>http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame