LymeNet Home LymeNet Home Page LymeNet Flash Discussion LymeNet Support Group Database LymeNet Literature Library LymeNet Legal Resources LymeNet Medical & Scientific Abstract Database LymeNet Newsletter Home Page LymeNet Recommended Books LymeNet Tick Pictures Search The LymeNet Site LymeNet Links LymeNet Frequently Asked Questions About The Lyme Disease Network LymeNet Menu

LymeNet on Facebook

LymeNet on Twitter




The Lyme Disease Network receives a commission from Amazon.com for each purchase originating from this site.

When purchasing from Amazon.com, please
click here first.

Thank you.

LymeNet Flash Discussion
Dedicated to the Bachmann Family

LymeNet needs your help:
LymeNet 2020 fund drive


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations.

LymeNet Flash Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply
my profile | directory login | register | search | faq | forum home

  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» LymeNet Flash » Questions and Discussion » Medical Questions » Bolouke

 - UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!    
Author Topic: Bolouke
susanschn
Member
Member # 19352

Icon 1 posted      Profile for susanschn     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Does anyone take bolouke to eliminate biofilm and to treat bartonella? Has it helped you? Have you taken something else that helped to break down the biofilm?
Posts: 34 | From Florida | Registered: Mar 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
springshowers
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 19863

Icon 1 posted      Profile for springshowers     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I am on Bolouke . I should say was . Taking a break.

It is very helpful and if timed and taken in a certain way you can really tell the difference in your regimen for killing the those bugs..

Posts: 2747 | From Unites States Of America | Registered: Apr 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
been
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 23127

Icon 1 posted      Profile for been     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I'm taken Boluoke, but only take it in the moring first thing.

You're supposed to take it on an empty stomach for best results.

Unfortunately, that's the only time my stomach is empty.

I don't think I'm taking enough I'll need to fit it into my schedule somehow and take more.

Posts: 133 | From Philly/NJ | Registered: Nov 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
minerva
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 20410

Icon 1 posted      Profile for minerva     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
i was taking it because my fibrin count was really high. it made a huge difference in my fibrin count very fast.

how would you tell if it is affecting the biofilm?

it isn't killing the critters just affecting the outside protective film ....right?

Posts: 161 | From sonoma county | Registered: May 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
maureen2174
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11471

Icon 1 posted      Profile for maureen2174     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
how do you get your fibrin count tested? can a lab like Quest do a test like that? What is the name of the test?
Posts: 871 | From NJ | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Lymetoo
Moderator
Member # 743

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Lymetoo     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I took it for hypercoagulation. It's good stuff!

--------------------
--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

Posts: 96227 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
baileypup
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 22824

Icon 1 posted      Profile for baileypup     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Lumbrokinase or Bolouke is a great fibrolytic enzyme. It is great for thinning fibrin or sticky blood that comes with chronic illness, as well as breaking up biofilm. I also take bromelain, which is from pineapple, and also breaks down the fibrin.

Bolouke and Bromelain should be taken at different times, and on an empty stomach. If you take it with food, it becomes a digestive enzyme.

Fibrin is tested at a specialty lab, Esoterix. They take something like 15 vials of blood, so be ready.

Posts: 964 | From san diego | Registered: Oct 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
imagine2
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 3136

Icon 1 posted      Profile for imagine2     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Go slow. I herx like crazy on it. [Frown]
Posts: 677 | From Virginia | Registered: Sep 2002  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
minerva
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 20410

Icon 1 posted      Profile for minerva     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
i had my fibrin tested by lab cor and they only took one vile of blood for it.
its not a unusual test and compared to other tests i don't think its expensive either. i think its really worth while to have it done.

Posts: 161 | From sonoma county | Registered: May 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Cass A
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11134

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Cass A     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I took lumbrokinase at my LLMD's request as he said it acted on blood vessels in the brain better than other enzyme products. I think I took it for about 6 months.

As far as hypercoagulation is concerned, all I had to do was watch my blood being drawn for another test!!!!!! Before the Rechts-Regulat, they could hardly get a vial of blood from me. Then, I got freaked and started on Recths-Regulat at the recommended dose--a teaspoon or more 2-3 times a day. When I'd been taking it a while I went for another blood test, and the blood just pumped right out!

Now, I just take a few drops of Rechts-Regulat every day or so, sometimes not for 3-5 days. The bottle I'm on has lasted for 6-8 months, I'd guess.

Anyway, for hypercoagulation, Rechts Regulat worked the best for me!!

Best,

Cass A

Posts: 1245 | From Thousand Oaks, CA | Registered: Feb 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
SForsgren
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7686

Icon 1 posted      Profile for SForsgren         Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I use Bolouke daily. In a recent conference, Dr. K said that almost everyone with Lyme disease should be on it. I view it more as a hypercoagulation treatment. I don't think it would do too much for Bartonella. Likely has some biofilm effect, but I see most doctors using other approaches for biofilms specifically. Again, for hypercoagulation, I have found Bolouke to be a good option.

--------------------
Be well,
Scott

Posts: 4617 | From San Jose, CA | Registered: Jul 2005  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
mysteryillness1970
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 24588

Icon 1 posted      Profile for mysteryillness1970     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
SForsgren,
What approaches do you see other doctors using for biofilms instead of Bolouke. Please PM me, thanks.

Posts: 166 | From USA | Registered: Feb 2010  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Haley
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22008

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Haley     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Can Bolouke be bought over the counter?
Posts: 2232 | From USA | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
djf2005
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11449

Icon 1 posted      Profile for djf2005     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Yes, it's called Lumbrokinase

--------------------
"Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you."

[email protected]

Posts: 2269 | From Lansdowne, Pa | Registered: Mar 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
nenet
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13174

Icon 1 posted      Profile for nenet     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Hi Haley,

Boluoke can be bought online. I can't recall right now where my husband finds the cheapest price on it, but you can shop around.

It is the brand name of the manufacturer in Canada (Canada RNA Biochemical), which is the only brand of Lumbrokinase that has research backing up their particular formulation.

Generic Lumbrokinase is manufactured in China, which I try to avoid personally.

--------------------
Dr. C's Western Blot Explanation

Lymenet Success Stories

ILADS Treatment Guidelines

Medical & Scientific Literature on Lyme

"Long-Term Antibiotic Therapy Improves Persistent Symptoms Associated with Lyme Disease"

Posts: 1176 | From KY | Registered: Sep 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
migs
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16496

Icon 1 posted      Profile for migs     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
It was a waste of money for me.
Posts: 410 | From Victoria BC, Canada | Registered: Jul 2008  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Haley
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22008

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Haley     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Thanks.

I was told to buy something called Natokinase which I believe does the same thing.

My doctor told me Natokinase can CAUSE blood clots. Meaning, if this enzyme starts to break down a clot, the clot can break off and lodge in one of the main veins.

I don't know if Lumbrokinase works differently.

Posts: 2232 | From USA | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
CD57
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11749

Icon 1 posted      Profile for CD57     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
what doses are people taking? The brand I have is so expensive I just do 1-2 per day and rotate in nattokinase.
Posts: 3528 | From US | Registered: Apr 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
gwb
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7273

Icon 1 posted      Profile for gwb     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
quote:
Originally posted by Haley:
Thanks.

I was told to buy something called Natokinase which I believe does the same thing.

My doctor told me Natokinase can CAUSE blood clots. Meaning, if this enzyme starts to break down a clot, the clot can break off and lodge in one of the main veins.

I don't know if Lumbrokinase works differently.

My doctor (MD), who has heart problems, takes this and he said there's no danger whatsoever to taking it. He told me his heart doctor isn't pleased that he's taking this over his coumadin he's rx'd him, but every time he goes for his annual test, his heart doctor says his blood looks great!

I've been taking Nattokinase for six months or so with no ill effects whatsoever. Dr. Jernigan has me on this plus Transformation Protease.

Do your research then decide what's best for you. Only you can make this decision.

Gary

Posts: 1349 | From OK | Registered: May 2005  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
FunkOdyssey
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15855

Icon 1 posted      Profile for FunkOdyssey     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
What dose of nattokinase are you on? I'm taking 2000FU 3x daily (morning, mid-afternoon, bedtime) 8 hours apart, total dose of 6000 FU.
Posts: 195 | From Manchester, CT | Registered: Jun 2008  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
Haley
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22008

Icon 1 posted      Profile for Haley     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Does anyone know the difference between Natokinase and Boluoke?
Posts: 2232 | From USA | Registered: Aug 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
baileypup
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 22824

Icon 1 posted      Profile for baileypup     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I tried nattokinase, and didn't find it very effective. I much perfer bromelain to nattokinase. However, lumbrokinase I do find effective. It is supposed to be a clot-buster and breaks up biofilm. These are all systemic enzymes and very important for thinning sticky blood.

Thorne Bromelain
http://www.nationaldiscountvitamins.com/details.cfm?Group_ID=40&Product_ID=5906
Allergy Research Lumbrokinase
http://www.vitacost.com/Allergy-Research-Group-Lumbrokinase?csrc=GPF-713947748705

Posts: 964 | From san diego | Registered: Oct 2009  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

Icon 1 posted      Profile for jwick25     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
I see that one poster mentioned herxing on bolouke. This was my question. Can this supplement cause a herx?

My LLMD advised that the bolouke will help the antibiotic get deeper into the cells to better kill off any bacteria.

Does this sound about right?

Posts: 711 | From Bucks County, PA | Registered: Apr 2008  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

Icon 1 posted      Profile for jwick25     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
up
Posts: 711 | From Bucks County, PA | Registered: Apr 2008  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
painted turtle
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 7801

Icon 1 posted      Profile for painted turtle   Author's Homepage     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
When I was treating with LLMD, I took the bolouke for hypercoagulation.

It certainly helped move things along faster but gave me nausea. Due to the nausea, I stopped taking it.

--------------------
www.lymefire.blogspot.com

Posts: 855 | From United States of Mind | Registered: Aug 2005  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
CherylSue
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 13077

Icon 1 posted      Profile for CherylSue     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Can anybody suggest a cheaper place online to order Buluoke? I used to buy it from my previous LLMD, but he charged more.

Thanks,

CherylSue

Posts: 1954 | From Illinois | Registered: Aug 2007  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
gwb
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 7273

Icon 1 posted      Profile for gwb     Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote 
Try this:

http://www.iherb.com/Allergy-Research-Group-Nutricology-Lumbrokinase-30-Capsules/8266?at=1

Gary

Posts: 1349 | From OK | Registered: May 2005  |  IP: Logged | Report this post to a Moderator
   

Quick Reply
Message:

HTML is not enabled.
UBB Code� is enabled.

Instant Graemlins
   


Post New Topic  New Poll  Post A Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
 - Printer-friendly view of this topic
Hop To:


Contact Us | LymeNet home page | Privacy Statement

Powered by UBB.classic™ 6.7.3


The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:

The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey
907 Pebble Creek Court, Pennington, NJ 08534 USA


| Flash Discussion | Support Groups | On-Line Library
Legal Resources | Medical Abstracts | Newsletter | Books
Pictures | Site Search | Links | Help/Questions
About LymeNet | Contact Us

© 1993-2020 The Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Use of the LymeNet Site is subject to Terms and Conditions.