As an addition to my previous response, one possibility would be the use of curcumin. Curcumin has been shown to prevent the accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain and possibly reduce amyloid accumulations in the brain. I have not seen any data regarding curcumin and amyloid accumulation other than in the brain, however it might help reduce amyloid accumulation in the body overall. Curcumin is found naturally in the spice turmeric which generally contains 3 to 5% curcumin. You can buy standardized extracts of curcumin, usually 90 - 95% curcumin. Or you can just use turmeric powder or make your own turmeric tincture. Adjust the amount of turmeric used to get the desired amount of curcumin. Personally, I believe that whole herb tinctures that contain all the plant substances are generally better than isolated extracts.
Because the body metabolizes curcumin so quickly, bioavailability is a problem with curcumin. See: Bioavailability of Curcumin: Problems and Promises http://mccormickscienceinstitute.org/assets/Mol%20Pharm.%202007%20Nov_Dec;4(6)807-18.pdf But there are some products that give improved bioavailability. As far as I know, there are four forms of improved bioavailability curcuman available commercially: 1. Curcumin with Bioperene (aka pepperine) (A number of sources are available) 2. Biocurcumax - Curcumin blended with turmeric oil (an essential oil). 3. Lipisomal encapsulated curcumin A number of sources are available. 4. Curcumin suppositories Biocurcumax is more more bioavailable than curcumin with Bioperene and lasts roughly twice as long in the bloodstream (8 hrs). I haven't seen data on Lipisomal encapsulated curcumin but my guess is that it is as good as Biocurcumax. Because substances absorbed in the large intestine bypass the liver during absorption, curcumin taken by suppository lasts longer in vivo than orally ingested curcumin. You can mix freshly ground black pepper with curcumin (or turmeric) to get something similar to Curcumin with Bioperene. You can mix curcumin with turmeric oil to get something similar to Biocurcumax. Turmeric oil is available online as an essential oil Here is a link to the curcumin study: Curcumin Inhibits Formation of Amyloid β Oligomers and Fibrils, Binds Plaques, and Reduces Amyloid in Vivo http://www.jbc.org/content/280/7/5892.full - Steve N -----Original Message----- From: Norton, Steve Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: amyloidosis It is claimed that serrapeptase will dissolve the excess protein that causes amyloidosis. - Steve N From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: CS>Making 100% colloidal EIS I was wondering if there was some one out there that would make me some CS. I will pay for the shipping and what ever else you may need to get it to me. I just found out I have what is called Amyloidosis. It's incurable and will probably die some day of this. I would like to take CS to see if it will help this amyloidosis -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe> Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html Off-Topic discussions: <mailto:[email protected]> List Owner: Mike Devour <mailto:[email protected]>
