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Tim's Log
I have only been a fairly recent poster on this forum, but have been reading it for over two years. I was happy to see you posting again. I value your contributions! (@wavygravygadzooks too) Thank you!
Thank you @pattycake and thanks for actively joining in on the discussions here.
I was thinking about this and reminiscing about arguments I have had online LOL. Here is what I think.
It is extremely rare to change someone's opinion about something with a post on the internet. However, sometimes I've been really irked by another person's opinion and even so I don't forget it, and over time in life I have sometimes come around to their way of thinking or something close to it. But it took lots more than just one internet post to change my mind about something.
Now, if someone has no opinion about something, you might give them food for thought and they may be a bit more willing to take on your opinion, at least temporarily.
And so I see the internet as a place where I get to share my opinion and listen to others and hope that both of us are enriched. I try to just give my opinion and let it go into the ether... and try not to care if I sway anyone.
I'm much more interested in whether or not I've done a good job of expressing the thought in my mind. To me, that is the fun challenge. I edit my posts to death, LOL.
Oily Skin: A review of Treatment Options
L-carnitine has also become increasingly popular in the discussion of potential ingredients that can decrease the appearance of oily skin. Naturally produced in the body, L-carnitine functions to augment β-oxidation, the catabolic process by which fatty acids are broken down. Topical 2% L-carnitine has been shown to significantly decrease intracellular fatty acid content in human sebocytes and resulted in significant sebum reduction.37While further studies evaluating the efficacy of L-carnitine’s sebosuppressive properties are warranted, it is a reasonable ingredient to recommend to patients concerned about oily skin.
Carnitine synthesis could be reduced due to Hypovitaminosis C caused by Hypervitaminosis A.
I'm not saying this could be an important cause but it might contribute.
Interesting, started using more VitC last week, and will keep it up and see what happens.
My skin still quite oily, but yes much better in appearance for sure.
Isn't everyone's weakness fascinating? Despite hypervitaminosis A, my skin was never affected, in fact I've always had pretty good skin. But my sleep, digestion and mental health have always been a problem in one way or another. Except when I was a child, when these symptoms were unknown to me.
Based on a lot of research I started taking a number of supplemental nutrients a few weeks ago. I've noticed a reduction in sebum production and more energy. I don't know which nutrients are responsible though.
This is what I've been taking. I consider this to be an excellent healing from Hypervitaminosis A and liver support supplementation protocol:
1x per day Life Extension Mitochondrial Basics with PQQ:
- L-Taurine 300mg
- R-Lipoic Acid 150mg
- PQQ 10mg
1x per day Carlson Tocomin Suprabio (contains carotenoids):
- Total Tocotrienols 40mg
2x per week Thorne Basic B Complex
10g Lecithin per day
250mg Vitamin C per day
100mg CoQ10 per day
A fraction of a drop of Thorne K2 MK-4 Liquid 2x per week
A glucose magnesium chloride potassium chloride lemon juice electrolyte drink 1x per day