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Old 10-07-2006, 07:12 AM #21
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Here is another way to treat reflux.
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J Pineal Res. 2006 Oct;41(3):195-200.Click here to read Links
Regression of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms using dietary supplementation with melatonin, vitamins and aminoacids: comparison with omeprazole.

* Pereira Rde S.

Depto. de Farmacia-Universidade Estadual da Paraiba, Av das Baraunas, 351/Campus Universitario, Bodocongo/Campina Grande-PB-Brazil-CEP 58109-753, Brazil. ricardodesouzapereira@yahoo.com.br

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing. GERD is a chronic disease and its treatment is problematic. It may present with various symptoms including heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, coughing, hoarseness or chest pain. The aim of this study was to investigate if a dietary supplementation containing: melatonin, l-tryptophan, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, methionine and betaine would help patients with GERD, and to compare the preparation with 20 mg omeprazole. Melatonin has known inhibitory activities on gastric acid secretion and nitric oxide biosynthesis. Nitric oxide has an important role in the transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR), which is a major mechanism of reflux in patients with GERD. Others biocompounds of the formula display anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. A single blind randomized study was performed in which 176 patients underwent treatment using the supplement cited above (group A) and 175 received treatment of 20 mg omeprazole (group B). Symptoms were recorded in a diary and changes in severity of symptoms noted. All patients of the group A (100%) reported a complete regression of symptoms after 40 days of treatment. On the other hand, 115 subjects (65.7%) of the omeprazole reported regression of symptoms in the same period. There was statiscally significant difference between the groups (P < 0.05). This formulation promotes regression of GERD symptoms with no significant side effects.

PMID: 16948779 [PubMed - in process]
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Wow - it's no too often you find 100% in these studies. Very interesting...
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Wonderful advice and info from all!

Yes, stomach reactions to incoming food proteins that one is sensitive to, can and often do cause gastric reflux episodes! Some high up reflux episodes can cause asthma, VCD/vocal cord dysfunction (laryngospasm), etc.

The high up type of reflux is called LPR/laryngo pharyngeal reflux, and can be silent, sometimes. (Laryngo=larynx=voice box; Pharyngeal=throat, which is above the larynx; Reflux is backing up of stomach liquid in esophagus. The non-technical term for LPR is "regurgitation", as was mentioned above. Usually, there's no heartburn, with LPR).

Dr. Fine, in his EnteroLab website, at http://www.finerhealth.com mentions gastric reflux as one of the many possible symptoms of gluten sensitivity (can be with or without heartburn).

I have some gastric reflux tips (drug-free----no acid blockers), on webpage 10 of my website. See Appendix B (gastric reflux tips for adults & older kids), and Appendix C (gastric reflux tips for infants), at http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com/page10.html

Getting off gluten, casein, corn, soy, maybe yeast, maybe eggs, etc., usually lessens the reflux problems, and also lessens breathing problems.

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I know you must be going thru a difficult time and are facing some decisions that will change your lifestyle. I have suffered many years with food allergies and have changed my eating habits accordingly through the years. Although I have been lucky enough to be able to eat rice. I do not eat any other grains except a little corn. I am GF, DF, & mostly grain free, corn syrup free, & saturated fat free. I eat only an occasional egg, and am also allergic to the following: grapefruit, blackpepper, mushrooms, chick peas, split peas, English peas, potatoes, beef, sodas, coffee, tea, cod fish...
I also do not eat salt with iodine in it. I use a good grade of sea salt, the taste alone is worth it. I have absolutely nothing with any artificial sugar as an ingredient. I also try to avoid all of the additives & artificial color and preservatives that I can.

I am feeling so healthy & have energy & great looking skin. I am now making my own jelly & jam, I brush my teeth with baking soda. to me this sounds a little out there but I have evolved as I learned about things that were not in my best health interest, I discarded them. I love chocolate as much as anyone but really I am getting to be a huge believer in eating whole foods. I think fruit & nuts is the perfect breakfast food...

I encourage you to try the basic whole foods for your family. I know it is not easy but I think you will see results that will make it all worth while. & please do not listen to everything the docs say...
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Wow - it's no too often you find 100% in these studies. Very interesting...
I am always a bit leery of reports of 100%. This was a single blind study meaning the doctors knew what the subjects were taking. Supposedly a double blind study is more accurate as then neither the doctor nor the patient know what medication is being used.
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Has she ever been tested for mineral levels? Children with autism commonly have low levels of magnesium, zinc, and selenium, and elevated levels of copper.

(This is NOT due to diet or intake, but from metal/mineral metabolism in the liver).
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Anne, I missed this when you posted it! It is going in the file! I've said many times that my GERD mostly cleared up when fixing my B12 deficiency, and I also began supplementing with a multivitamin, magnesium, P5P, and fish oil at that time. I know GI symptoms are associated with B12 deficiency.

I had further GI improvement when I dumped gluten from my diet, with my stools returning to normal (no intermittent diarrhea, blood in stool).

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Here is another way to treat reflux.
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