Low Ammonia Diet for Those Dealing With A1298, NOS, SUOX and CBS Mutations

Low ammonia diets may be necessary when treating specific nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS). Ammonia is produced in the body when food is broken down in the gut by bacteria that release ammonia in the body. Affected by ammonia are SUOX, NOS, A1298 and CBS. These cuts affect certain metabolic pathways and can also lower BH4 levels. Increasing BH4 levels is also important and decreases the level of ammonia in the body.

BH4 is usually used to recycle and detoxify ammonia, but when it is lowered and contains normal or high ammonia, it can cause various health problems. These health problems can include brain fog, fatigue, fatigue / weakness of the brain among others.

The toxic symptoms of ammonia (which may affect those with low BH4 levels) can range from brain fog, speculative, language issues, poor concentration, dark circles under the eyes, poor learning and memory and food intolerance (especially protein ). In some rare cases, it may be necessary for those dealing with liver or kidney problems as well.

It can cause other mental / physical symptoms such as anxiety and depression. When there is a lower BH4 level, it will preferentially detoxify ammonia to other important functions such as producing neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters can affect many functions of the body, such as mood, appetite, memory and general mental functions.

To counteract the amount of protein that is lowered in the diet, it may be necessary to add amino acids to compensate for the lack of amino acids from lower amounts of protein. Certain foods contain higher amounts of ammonia than others, their list is located here: http://wholefoodcatalog.info/nutrient/ammonia/foods/high/

As you can see from the list, it will benefit the paleo template diet with a low amount of protein. To counteract lower amounts of protein, it will help increase the amount of carbohydrates and fats.

Proper supplements can also be helpful but should be done under trained or skilled health care practitioners in complicated methylation and health problems. Finding help for people with mthfr, detoxification can be difficult as many do not realize or know little about dealing with the problem.

Addressing adrenal, thyroid and gastrointestinal health is also important when treating complex health problems. I found this note very helpful, especially explaining the problem of ammonia and the treatment aimed at managing SNPS: https://www.facebook.com/notes/insight-naturopathy/mthfr-a1298c-polymorphism/385764944792649

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