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Skinfriend AM Side Effects?
I started taking Skinfriend AM about 3-4 weeks ago, gradually increasing the dose each morning, and for the last 1-2 weeks I've been on a 3g dose. Lately, I've been experiencing more frequent heartburn and severe bloating accompanied by nausea.
I've been sprinkling the 3g over my breakfast (warm rice porridge) and, in the last few days, splitting the dose into two 1.5g doses, one in the morning and one at midday, but the symptoms haven't improved.
I suspect I'm reacting to glycine, as I tested glycine on its own some time ago and had a similar reaction. What can I do now, or how can I still provide my body with the essential nutrients?
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Hi Matthias,
Thank you for reaching out. I’m really sorry to hear you’re experiencing those symptoms.
Regarding the 2017 study by Kęszycka et al., brown rice was analysed for salicylates, but it was not consistently classified as “high” across all interpretations. It’s important to remember that salicylate levels can vary depending on:
The specific sample tested
Growing conditions
Processing (wholegrain vs refined)
And importantly, the serving size used in testing
Foods can shift between “low,” “medium,” or “high” classifications depending on the portion amount assessed. So if you’re eating brown rice three times a day, your overall salicylate load may be significantly higher than if it were eaten occasionally.
Also, brown rice contains the bran layer which is where many plant chemicals (including salicylates) are more concentrated. White rice has that layer removed, which is why it’s often better tolerated in sensitive individuals.
As for rice bran oil, it’s possible you could be reacting to that as well. Some people with chemical sensitivities or histamine/salicylate intolerance find concentrated plant extracts and oils more reactive than the whole food.
Most importantly:If you are reacting, please stop eating it for now. Your symptoms are your body giving you feedback.
It would be wise to remove both the brown rice and the rice bran oil temporarily and allow your system to settle. Once symptoms calm, you could consider reintroducing one at a time (if appropriate) to see what your body tolerates. Let us know how you go! Bonnie