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Originally Posted by mrsD
Nutrients are only one part of PN.
I don't recall if you have had the autoimmune/antibody panels done?
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They may be next. I was hoping it was a simple case of B12 deficiency. I hadn't eaten much meat in 15 years, had gut issues, etc.
I've been gluten-free for six mos but it hasn't helped. Gluten-free, diary-free, sugar-free, soda-free, etc.
Here are the details (attached).
The calcium is interesting, incidentally, since I haven't had a drop of milk in six months. (I switched to Almond Milk and Soy Milk.) I also don't take Ca supplements, because of all the problems that can cause. So much for the milk-calcium ads! I got all my Ca from vegetables and beans.
I was a little surprised about the Mg. I thought it would be higher.
I'm very happy with the Vit-D. I used to be low, but I tanned every sunny day this summer for half an hour, when possible, without any sunscreen (damn the fearmongers!) and since then took 2,000 mg to 5,000 mg daily.
The Vit-A, Copper, and Zinc are a pleasant surprise, because I haven't taken many supplements. Must have got enough from good organic food.
Next I'm looking into inflammation testing. The ND referred me to a local MD. Should be able to get free testing.
When I get healthy, I'm going to be really healthy! :-)
P.S. I lost 25 lbs this year. I don't know if that affected my results in any way (or released toxins from the fat which worsened PN).