This board overrates bloodwork. A number moving is not the outcome you wanted. Same for me with sulbutiamine, unfortunately.

Is a baseline blood test really necessary before starting something like this?

Worth repeating that this is not medical advice and the answer often depends on who you are. How long have you been on a relapse?

Test one thing at a time. It feels slower and it is the only way to learn anything.

I would take the narrow conclusion. Broad ones are more interesting and less true.