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Going less Crazy

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Grapefruit Seed Extract
« on: April 18, 2014, 10:41:02 PM »
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I have been supplementing with grapefruit seed extract, the liquid and the capsule.  This is just for the virus/fungal theory, a natural antibiotic and affective against many diseases/viruses.  The grapefruit seed extract I've been using is the liquid Maximum GSE Liquid Concentrate by Nutribiotic.  Supposedly they changed their formula or manufacturers and this maximum gse is the kind that definitely contains citricidal (I'm still confused if citricidal is actually GSE or something else).  But I just bought the liquid kind because I know citricidal is in it.  I believe citricidal causes most of the benefits.  The capsules that I also take about 0-1 times a day is the high potency gse by Nutribiotic.  For the liquid I put about 8 drops in 3/4 of a water bottle and drink it over 5 minutes.  I've been doing this 1 - 2 times a day.  It is very bitter so you kind of need to have a strong will.

So far I've noticed a big reduction in brain fog, I've actually haven't had it since I've been using it.  I can definitely say that I have improved attention in class and my "blurry vision brain fog" is improving a lot and I haven't noticed it.  It's also a good thing to supplement with probiotics.  POIS seems to be reduced but I haven't really had a chance to test it and I've only been taking this for about 1.5 weeks but I feel better.

So this post is to let you know what I am taking now and I will update in the future.
My POIS managed with Diet (@ diet that 100% manages my pois)Believe my POIS stems from inflammation in the gut. O = neuro POIS from inflammation from the gut

supps: microdose zyrtec if needed for food sens. ibuprofen for infl. as needed. Melatonin as needed. Big Pinch Black cumin  seeds once daily

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2014, 07:57:01 AM »
Thnx so much glc, I'll look into trying this out

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2014, 01:30:29 PM »
Interetsing. This is one of the supplements recommended as an antibiotic for SIBO. I do wonder if bacterial/gut issues are a cause for many of us with POIS, or at least something that goes alongside it.

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2014, 10:35:05 PM »
About the 3 weeks or so that I have been on GSE I now just take about 5 drops of it in 1/4 of a water bottle and drink it about an hour before bedtime.  I don't take the pills at this time even though they may be helping as well.  I've definitely experienced remarked improvement.  I still haven't noticed any brain fog while on this.  According to POIS I did have an "O" last week but I also took my olive leaf extract supplement and POIS has seemed unnoticeable, that is I can't remember a time where I really noticed or felt in a definite POIS state.  It also seems like I can tolerate more foods but I cannot say for sure because it has only been 3 weeks.  I will update again maybe in 1-2 weeks, later.
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supps: microdose zyrtec if needed for food sens. ibuprofen for infl. as needed. Melatonin as needed. Big Pinch Black cumin  seeds once daily

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2014, 07:34:46 PM »
I have an update and I actually forgot to say that in the beginning of taking this I did experience POIS symptoms after taking GSE and Olive leaf extract.  This is I think because the GSE blocks absorption of some medications, including OLE.  I than had a POIS-less orgasm and I remember that I didn't take any Grapefruit seed extract just because of this fact that it blocks absorption.  So if anybody decides to take this I believe it is great to take when your not planning on orgasm that day, but don't take it on days you want to "o" because of the absorption issues.  If this issue is perhaps a "leaky gut" issue the GSE should help clear that up and maybe help the POIS allergy.  I've heard that LGS can cause allergies.  Clearing up the LGS may help, also on this I said before that GSE has made me able to tolerate more foods and I don't get a bad mental reaction.  It also has cleared up brain fog immensely.  I just don't recommend it right now to take during the same day that you plan on having an orgasm.  Sorry if I don't make sense in some areas I'm literally just typing fast because I'm in POIS now.  Last night I took OLE along with GSE and GSE definitely blocked the absorption so I'm in full POIS.  God I wish I could find out what this reaction is to.
My POIS managed with Diet (@ diet that 100% manages my pois)Believe my POIS stems from inflammation in the gut. O = neuro POIS from inflammation from the gut

supps: microdose zyrtec if needed for food sens. ibuprofen for infl. as needed. Melatonin as needed. Big Pinch Black cumin  seeds once daily

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2014, 08:41:25 AM »
Don't worry GLC...I predict that soon there will be a cure, and you will be back at full force again. TY for trying out new stuff and letting us all know what helps you and what doesn't. It feels like you're our experiment sometimes, ha. :P

I still haven't tried the GSE yet, but really hope to within the next few days. Peace.

Keep calm and GSE from GLC!

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2014, 10:52:39 PM »
hehe, I'm pretty sure a lot of people try a bunch of things but I'm glad to be a guinea pig.  GSE is interesting though, hope it works for you like it did for me but remember don't take it the same day that you plan on "o'ing", even if you take it after your medication, that is what I did and it blocks absorption.  I'd probably wait 24 hours to take it after "o".  Good luck though if you do try it.
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supps: microdose zyrtec if needed for food sens. ibuprofen for infl. as needed. Melatonin as needed. Big Pinch Black cumin  seeds once daily

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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2014, 11:22:40 AM »
I wonder if you had candida overgrowth.   Agrisept is a great product which contains grapefruit seed extract and is helpful with weight loss and killing off bad stuff in the system.  Tastes horrible if consumed in water only, but you can add it to juice.