Foods high in vitamin C include: Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits Strawberries Bell peppers Research highlights that vitamin C supplementation can prevent glutathione depletion during periods of oxidative stress
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Common MCAS triggers include: Mold Allergens, including insect bites and certain foods Viruses and infections Medications, including antibiotics, ibuprofen, and opiate pain relievers Chemicals and other toxins, including conventional beauty, body, and cleaning products Heavy metals, including mercury from dental work Smells, such as perfumes and other conventional beauty products Stress-related triggered, including anxiety, pain, exercise, lack of sleep, and rapid temperature changes Hormonal changes, including those related to your menstrual cycle Mast cell hyperplasia, a rare condition that may occur with certain chronic infections or cancers Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Because MCAS has so many symptoms that overlap with other conditions, diagnosis can be difficult
Felt normal and not fatigued for the first time in a very long time
Laboratory Safety Protocols General chemical safety practices should always be followed when handling research compounds