#CBS #NOS Gene Mutation
• Flapping or hand tremors
• Dark circles under eyes
• Disorientation, and brain fog
• Hyperactive reflexes
• NMDA receptor activation, leading to glutamate excitotoxicity
• Tremor of the hands
• Paranoia, panic attacks
• Memory loss
• Headaches
• Irritability
• Hyperventilation (often associated with decreased Carbon dioxide/CO2)
• Central nervous system toxicity
• Dementia
• Seizures
How to reduce Ammonia levels:
The following examples assist in balancing this toxic waste
• Yucca with meals/protein snacks
• Charcoal flush (only 1-2 x week) after last meal of the day (typically 9-10PM)
• CBS/NOS Caps
• MTHFR A1298C Caps (L-Biopterrin increases BH4 levels and the milk thistle also provides ammonia ... ..more
CBS (cystathionine beta synthase) catalyzes the first step of the transsulfuration pathway, from homocysteine to cystathionine. Dr. Yasko considers addressing CBS mutations as first priority aside from addressing the gut.
This enzyme converts homocysteine to cystathionine. In a separate reaction, cystathionine is then converted to cysteine which in turn goes to taurine or glutathione among other things.
CBS defects are actually upregulations. This means the enzyme works too fast. Therefore, it is common to see low levels of cystathionine and homocysteine since there is a rapid conversion to taurine. This leads to high levels of taurine and ammonia.
The upregulation ... ..more