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Optimizing the Effects of Cetyl
Myristoleate
Since the days of Paracelsus,
physicians have been combining therapeutic agents for synergistic
effects, or to achieve potentiation of several compounds. As
powerful a nutrient as it is, the effects of cetyl myristoleate
can be helped by combining it with other natural substances.
Two or three grams daily of omega-3 fish oil or two tablespoonfulls
of flaxseed oil during the month-long course of cetyl myristoleate
can help its effects. This should be accompanied by 300-500 mg
of Vitamin E daily. A minimum of 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate
should be taken daily for at least three months to assist in
rebuilding cartilage damaged by degenerative arthritis. In severe
cases, three to six grams of Glucosamine daily for one month
and reduced to 1,500 mg daily for three months has been found
to be very effective. Afterwards, a daily maintenance of 500
mg of Glucosamine should be used for healthy cartilage. If stomach
upset occurs, Glucosamine should be taken with meals.
Clinical experience has shown
that Glucosamine sulfate is far superior when compared to cartilage
extracts, such as sea cucumber, hydrolyzed bovine cartilage,
and shark cartilage. This is due to the increased absorption
and utilization of Glucosamine sulfate compared to these sources
of chrondroitin sulfates, which are very large molecules and
difficult to digest. Animal and human studies have shown up to
98% absorption of Glucosamine, compared to only 8% absorption
of chrondroitin sulfate.
One of the reasons that
Glucosamine sulfate is more effective in rebuilding cartilage
when compared to other sources of Glucosamine, including the
N-acetyl and hydrochloride forms, is that it provides bioavailable
dietary sulfur. Sulfur helps provide the protein links necessary
for cartilage matrix repair. Another source of sulfur is methylsulfonylmethane
(MSM), which has been used historically to treat a wide variety
of conditions including allergies, emphysema, arthritis, gastrointestinal
upset, and some vascular conditions. MSM is a metabolite of dimethylsulfoxide
(DMSO) and provides many similar good effects. MSM is found in
most natural unprocessed foods. Because of its volatility, MSM
is lost when fresh food is cooked, processed, or stored. The
richest source of MSM is mother's milk; consequently, very few
nursing infants are deficient in dietary sulfur.
As with any oil, cetyl myristoleate
requires lipase to be digested. Lipases are pancreatic enzymes
that play a key role in the digestion of fats and fat soluble
vitamins. If lipase is absent or deficient, cetyl myristoleate
will be poorly absorbed, if at all. As many arthritis patients
are of the age when lipase production decreases, approximately
100 mg of lipase enzyme should be taken with each cetyl myristoleate
capsule. In addition to taking lipase, cholecystectomy patients
will need lecithin or ox bile extract to assure absorption.
Diet can play a role in optimizing
the benefits of cetyl myristoleate. Carbonated cola beverages
and citrus juices may block the absorption of cetyl myristoleate
and should be avoided on the days cetyl myristoleate is taken.
Sugar intake should be minimized when taking cetyl myristoleate,
and adding refined sugar to liquids like coffee and tea should
be avoided altogether. Alcohol and caffeine intake should be
very limited or eliminated altogether while combating arthritis
and chronic inflammatory conditions.
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