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by caycep 2308 days ago
the meds modulating ACE family of proteins are also commonly available as blood pressure meds, actually. But interestingly, the side effect is...coughing...

But the research behind what is needed to modulate ACE is already there..

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Sorry I don't know much about the topic.

0. How can I find out if I have too high (?) ACE2, and what can I do about it? Are there symthoms at least?

1. What does modulating ACE means? 2. Do you mean shall everyone get those blood pressure meds? Or what is the relation now with these meds in terms of action? Does it mean people who need it must get it for sure? 3. Research what is needed to modulate ACE: can you please give a pointer.

Thanks a lot
Anecdotal, but as someone who takes Losartan daily, it does not make me cough at all...

It did make my prostate feel swollen for a couple days though.

Does modulation mean increasing or decreasing ACE2? I assume it decreases and its good, right?
modulation means in this case means dynamically increase or decrease in order to stay on a curve
Thanks