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07-11-2008, 12:43 AM | #41 | |||
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Some interesting facts I came across today while researching vitamins with out nickel.
* * * * * * * The average adult body contains about 10 mg of nickel and it is found in many body tissues, therefore, you should be able to get all the nickel you need from your daily diet... and the nickel found naturally in our food shouldn't cause any harm. Most nickel is eliminated in the feces, some in urine and some in sweat. Recommended Dietary Allowance: Studies indicate a variable dietary intake of nickel, but most averages are about 0.2-0.7 mg per day... no more than 1 mg per day. * * * * * * * And - I found these vitamins - No Nickel - Equate Women's One Daily Vitamin Supplement (@ Wal-mart) |
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10-23-2008, 03:38 PM | #42 | ||
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Hopefully some of you will check this tread from time to time.
I also suffer nickel allergies. I found out after having a bout of Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Which is basically my white blood cells attacking my esophagus die to an allergic reaction. In my case Nickel and beef. I have been managing to keep things under control by avoiding the common foods that are known to be high in Ni. The problem is that there does not seem to be a very comprehensive list. My reactions are not always immediate, cause and effect testing can be challenging. I have found a danish list that listed a good number of foods and the concentration of Ni in ppm, but after eating iceberg lettuce which was listed as low in Ni, I had a bit of a reaction, so i am not trusting that list any more. Does anybody know of a better list or reference? I had a bit of trouble swallowing my breakfast this morning (which is a symptom of the EE) and I am trying to figure out what the culprit is. I am suspecting pomegranate as this is a new addition to my diet and thinking about it, most seeds are on the "to avoid" list when it comes to Ni. I have rambled on enough for now, but i would appreciate any resources that you could point me to. |
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11-09-2008, 12:07 PM | #43 | ||
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Hi Rhapsody, This nickel allergy is all new to me. I am only allergic to shrimps and I find it anoying. I can't even start comprehensing this nickel allergy has on peoples lives. I have a question for you. I make wine and I am planning on plating my wine press machine to protect it from rusting. It is presently stell painted. The chemist at the plating company is the one who told me about nickel allergies. I was thinking of plating my machine nickel. So the question is, will my wine affect those who drink it? Only about 10% of my wine will come in contact for a very brief period of time with the nickel-plated machine (for about 5 seconds). My wine is then bottled in glass containers.
What do you (or anyone else) recomend? I personally do not know of anyone who is allergic to nickel, at least not that I know of. I don't to fix one problem(rust) by making another (nickel allergy). I thought of tin plating my machine. |
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11-10-2008, 02:09 AM | #44 | |||
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Sadly, finding a better list is not the solution here.... as this allergy has to do more with how sensitive your body is to nickel, therefore, what may not effect you in small amounts could break another person out in a full body rash.
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I personally am one of those people that cannot have the smallest amount of extra Nickel around me or I will break out in a rash that itches.... I have even had to stop taking vitamins all together due to my allergies. If there is another way for you to plate your wine press I would suggest looking into it.... as a life is not worth gambling with. |
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11-10-2008, 10:52 AM | #45 | ||
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I've been doing some research in the net trying to find a way to protect my wine press machine from rust and yet not make it harmfull in other way (nickel). Eventhough I know no one personally who is allergic to nickel I want to make sure that my wine is not the cause of some one's reaction. I've been looking at it from a different perspective now. I was looking at a list of beverages that contain high to moderate amounts of nickel and found out that wine has quiet a bit of nickel to start off with. so I've been wondering: if some one is allergic to nickel and knows it, will that person venture into drinking wine regarless of how it was made? Does a nickel intolerant person drink wine? Was the list I saw correct? According to the list, beer and red wine are among the top 3 in this high nickel content list. Beer being #1 and red wine #3. |
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11-12-2008, 01:17 PM | #46 | |||
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I do not drink either beer nor wine, so I have never given any thought to them with my nickel allergy, but I do know that beer is listed as a big no no when you are allergic to nickel... and you would think that a newly dx patient would look into what not to consume to lessen the effects of the allergy.
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12-06-2008, 11:11 PM | #47 | ||
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Fish Slayer - In 2007, the "US Food and Drug Administration" created a "Total Diet Study" which lists the average mg/kg for various elements, including "Nickel", for a variety of foods tested. I can't post the link because I'm a new user, but if you search on those key words plus "Summary of Results" you should get it. The last column lists the average.
While this is not comprehensive, it provides more data than just a list, and has lower level information for those who are more sensitive. Of course, any food listed that has multiple ingredients will likely have different mg/kg depending on how it's made, but at least it's a ballpark. Looking at this list, Nickel content in iceberg lettuce is a medium level. Since Ni concentration in foods will vary depending on the Ni concentration in the soil where the food was grown, possibly the USFDA list will be more representative for food bought in the US than the Danish list. I hope this helps! |
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12-29-2008, 06:22 AM | #48 | ||
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It's great to know I'm not the only one having to live in such a strict lifestyle...
I have been suffering from eczema the past 2 years and only 3 months ago they decided to do a patch test and found i was severly allergic to Nickel... Good news is there is one type of chocolate that does not contain cocoa and that is Milkybar, Not sure what countries it is for sale in but it can be purchased at most supermarkets in Australia. Has anyone had any experience with Psorizide Forte? From reading on the internet apparently this homeopathic medicine can reduce the effects of Nickel Allergies but i have not been able to get in contact with a homeopath who knows about it... Well hope to hear some news soon.... |
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01-02-2009, 08:35 AM | #49 | ||
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i have same thing -- nickel allergy .but have founf=d a company that sells nickel free jewelery . Its have had good luck with them . no food alergy to nickel
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01-15-2009, 03:16 PM | #50 | ||
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