# Protandim update

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549>\
**Category:** News, Research, and Clinical Trials\
**Created:** [January 20, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549 "2017-01-20T04:04:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Dolo23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/82dd89/32.png) [@Dolo23](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Dolo23)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549/1 "2017-01-20T04:04:31Z")

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Here is a link to an article talking about protandim nrf2. I am taking both protandim nrf1 and nrf2.

> **[Protein Seen to Have ‘Housekeeping’ Talents That Protect Neurons...](https://alsnewstoday.com/2017/01/04/harmful-proteins-cleaned-by-nrf2-protein-with-therapeutic-potential-for-als-other-diseases/)**
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> A protein called Nrf2 could clear away harmful miss-folded proteins causing Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases by activating “house keeping” mechanisms in the cells according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National...

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**Author:** ![Kay2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/kay2/32/1429_2.png) [@Kay2](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Kay2)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549/2 "2017-01-20T19:31:49Z")

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How long have you been taking it. What ataxia do you have? Have you noticed any differences?

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**Author:** ![Dolo23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/82dd89/32.png) [@Dolo23](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Dolo23)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549/3 "2017-01-20T20:06:45Z")

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This is my second day taking them i am told to wait at least a month. I have sca7 i will do weekly updates until a month goes by.

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**Author:** ![Kay2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/kay2/32/1429_2.png) [@Kay2](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Kay2)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2017, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549/4 "2017-02-18T17:24:58Z")

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Any updates on the Protandim?

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**Author:** ![Dolo23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/82dd89/32.png) [@Dolo23](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Dolo23)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2017, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/protandim-update/5549/5 "2017-02-18T18:42:08Z")

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Its getting a little expensive to keep refilling so after these next 2 weeks im going to stop. I havent felt a huge difference. I was hoping the protandim could help while I wait for next years treatment. That didnt work out so well. So now I’m just going to wait.