zinc, molybdenum and selenium. No single formulation will provide all these nutrients, so it may be appropriate to augment a Phase 2 support formula with an additional B- Complex or a high-potency multiple vitamin & mineral complex to fill in gaps. Depend- ing on the degree of co-factor deficiency or toxin overload, multiple doses through the day may be appropriate. Essential fatty acids such as those from fish oil and borage oil are used in Phase 2 reactions, so doubling or even tripling your usual daily dose may be helpful; dry skin is often a sign of EFA deficiency, so increase intake if this appears during a detox. The herbal flavonoids silymarin (derived
from Milk Thistle) and curcumin (a compo- nent of the spice turmeric) have been found to increase levels of the Phase 2 enzyme glutathione S-transferase, and are excellent additions to a detox supplement program. I recommend phytosomal preparations, which enhance absorption, up to two or three times daily of Milk Thistle (standardized to 80% si- lymarin) 100 mg. and/ or Curcumin 250mg. Consulting a naturopathic physician or other
functional medicine practitioner experienced in the evaluation and treatment of detoxifica- tion impairment and its underlying contrib- uting factors can be the shortest and safest route to healing for the pathologic detoxi- fier. Because of the many variables which combine to create this condition, there is no one size fits all approach; each person must be evaluated and treated as a unique individual. During the course of treatment, these variables will change, so tracking this dynamic situation can be challenging and adapting the treatment approach to changes as they occur is essential to a full and long- lasting recovery.
Debra Gibson, N.D. practices naturopathic family medicine in her Ridgefield, CT office. She can be reached at 203-431-4443 or at
drgibsonsoffice@sbcglobal.net. Check out her blog at
www.debragibsonnd.com. See ad on page 18.
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