Re: tie ups and carbs

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/99 7:53:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
dfletche@gte.net writes:

<<  The studies indicate to me that tie-up are series of different
 problems with the same manifestation. Neither of these studies indicate Se
 as a problem (or solution) to tie-ups - in fact I am still looking for any
 research in support of that - which would be different that either of the
 above.>>

I believe there has been some out of Oregon State...  Having practiced and 
ridden and vetted rides in a VERY selenium-deficient area, though, I can tell 
you that clinically it makes a heck of a difference, whether it has been 
fully explored by research or not.  But you are right on the money that there 
are a LOT of different causes of the problem, so to address the problem 
properly, you have to determine which cause you are dealing with.  And 
sometimes it is multi-factored--for instance, selenium is instrumental in 
proper use of calcium, so being selenium-deficient can cause manifestations 
of less severe calcium imbalances than that individual might be sensitive to 
when his selenium levels are normal.

<< If that is the case, while it is possible that a single solution may
 be beneficial in aleviating that manifestation, the underlying solution will
 be different depending on the cause.  >>

Yep.

Heidi


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