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Day 2, the day after incubation, I found 1 inactive larvae after sampling both jars. By sampling I mean inspecting about 15 mls of water extracted from each jar. Day 3, nothing. Day 4, I saw one larva in each jar. Day 5, I estimate there were 15–20 larvae in each jar. Enough to inoculate. So I guess that's the answer. 5 days. Waiting l...

Oh my gosh I am reading my exact story… I just responded to a bunch of problems posts saying the same things… I do pretty much atkins too (under 20g carbs) which has been lifesaving in addition to thiamine. Symptoms are gradually improving, POTS isn’t as bad, and haven’t had the vertigo or nausea I had every time I ate. I think blood sugar may have be...

Thiamine Mononitrate is not well absorbed and not utilized well by the body. Thiamine Hydrochloride and Benfotiamine are forms the body can utilized much easier. Benfotiamine has been shown to promote intestinal healing. Thiamine needs magnesium to make some essential enzymes. A magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate supplement should be taken...