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>It would probably be a very bad idea to try to build up any form of >resistance/immunity to narcosis using nitrous oxide. Firstly the mechanism by >which they work is different even though the effects are similair. Nitrous >oxide works by inhibiting the enzyme methionine synthase (at least this is >one of the effects it has). The end result of this is depletion of the levels >of methionine in the body. This leads to megaloblastic anaemia as well as >problems associated with brain function (memory deficits, demylenation to >name but a few). On top of that it is addictive. So my advice is don't!!! >John Gibbons >School of Pharmacy >Univ. London ============================================================================ It probably is not good for you but might be pleasant. Could you define the enzyme methionine, it's use by the body, and megaloblastic please. I get the impression of extreme anaemia ok, but since we are not all chemists or doctors it might be helpful. Thanks Norm_Donkersloot@cc*.or*.mm*.co*
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