In order to not jack the other thread, I will post the information I found here. I went searching for what I had read that changed my mind about Benadryl.
Some quotes from Functionalps.com - (could not copy and paste but found this doing google from Dan Wich search engine)
"Benadryl (diphenhydramine) protects the liver and other organs from various toxins and the toxic effects of histamine."
"Since polyunsaturated fatty acids become integrated into all types of cells and cause so many types of damage when they are released, everything which inhibits the release is protective. Niacinamide, Benadryl, aspirin (Yu, et al., 2003), and procaine help to reduce the release of fatty acids."
Peatarian wrote on topic of antihistamines-
"
....I think benadryl (or other anti-histamines) is safe but it will make you tired. You could try it before you go to bed. Just don't overdose. It can be that after using benadryl for some weeks you experience some withdrawal symptoms though I am not sure this is the right term. Nothing serious just to let you know"
Birdie wrote-
Hi diane,
"Ray says benadryl helps lower histamine and serotonin.
That's mainly why I was wanting to be able to take it. ..."
These are not the quotes that changed my mind but they are good, too.
I don't plan to take Benadryl forever but it has helped me to get much needed rest while I am regaining my health.
Some quotes from Functionalps.com - (could not copy and paste but found this doing google from Dan Wich search engine)
"Benadryl (diphenhydramine) protects the liver and other organs from various toxins and the toxic effects of histamine."
"Since polyunsaturated fatty acids become integrated into all types of cells and cause so many types of damage when they are released, everything which inhibits the release is protective. Niacinamide, Benadryl, aspirin (Yu, et al., 2003), and procaine help to reduce the release of fatty acids."
Peatarian wrote on topic of antihistamines-
"
....I think benadryl (or other anti-histamines) is safe but it will make you tired. You could try it before you go to bed. Just don't overdose. It can be that after using benadryl for some weeks you experience some withdrawal symptoms though I am not sure this is the right term. Nothing serious just to let you know"
Birdie wrote-
Hi diane,
"Ray says benadryl helps lower histamine and serotonin.
That's mainly why I was wanting to be able to take it. ..."
These are not the quotes that changed my mind but they are good, too.
I don't plan to take Benadryl forever but it has helped me to get much needed rest while I am regaining my health.