Hey Mascot.

I jokingly say that I live by my blood type, "B+."

One thing I know for sure is that stress is a killer and I've been the poster child for it. Especially during Steve's decline. Wish I was in the position to walk away from work, but have a little longer - less than a year and maybe only 5 months.

So, Urvi's hypothesis is that a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPBD) will serve to reduce inflammation as expected from the curcuminoids. My randomization was just to the WFPBD group, others to just the curcuminoids supplements group and others to a supplement or placebo group with WFPBD.

She is also researching on the level of intestinal butyrates as they relate to the microbiome of our gut. Butyrate is thought to have various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and potentially anti-cancer effects in the colon.

Tests are mostly those you are already familiar with due to MGUS - free light chains, M-spike, Immunoglobulins... She also does evaluate the inflammatory labs (C-reactive protein, ESR), lipids, A1C, Beta-2, not just IgG, A, and M, but also IgD and E. The evaluation of the stool is to be determined, but it is collected.

Did you move to Germany or is that your Nation of Origin? I have recently met someone that moved there due to the politics of America and am also friends with someone that once worked there. Wondering if they address the MGUS/SMM any different that the States?