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Xanthine oxidase is found in homogenized milk, one reason that dairy intolerances
may occur with SUOX +/–status (or with CBS + due to increased burden
on the SUOX). Aldehyde oxidase is needed to detoxify aldehydes, including acetaldehyde.
Acetaldehyde is a fungal waste product generated by candida. Aldehydes
are also found in perfumes, certain foods, and environmental toxins. Food
sources of aldehydes include vanilla, cinnamon (including cinnamon flavored
toothpaste), cumin, and tarragon. Aldehydes also occur when alcoholic beverages
break down.
The urine essential elements test (UEE) will help you track molybdenum levels.
You can supplement molybdenum directly or with certain foods.
Foods High in Molybdenum
Barley
Beef kidney
Beef liver
Buckwheat
Hot cocoa
Eggs
Legumes
Yams
Oat flakes
Potatoes
Rye bread
Spinach
Sunflower seeds
Wheat germ
Green leafy vegetables
Limiting intake of sulfur-based compounds is the simplest way to address the
SUOX mutation. It’s important to avoid sulfites in foods because you have a limited
ability to convert them. Sulfites may contribute to the extreme acid reflux that
people with the SUOX + status sometimes experience. Dried fruits and aged
meats are often sources of sulfites. Certain brands of tuna contain sulfites, and
salad bars often use sulfites to prevent the lettuce from turning brown.
SUOX and Acid Reflux
In some of the cases I’ve seen, people with SUOX +/–status have also complained
of severe acid reflux. The reflux did not respond well (or at all) to standard medications
for gastroesophageal reflux (GER). These medications target the mechanism
that triggers excess acid in the stomach (called histamine 2 blockers). With
SUOX, excess sulfites may lead to allergic/asthmatic reactions that have a secondary
effect on acid reflux. GER often occurs with asthma. Medical research
confirms this association, though it’s not currently known whether asthma causes
acid reflux, or vice versa. High sulfites are known triggers for asthma, and certain
contributing factors in asthma may lead to excess acid production. Ordinar-
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