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08-28-2009, 11:20 AM | #1 | |||
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I'm looking at the possibility that I have a gut abortion problem however I guess I'm not deficient enough to raise a red flag. That is IF I'm deficient.
Question, Does anyone know the known supplements that will help with gut issues? Also does say methy b12 have to pass through the small intestines to get into the blood?
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08-28-2009, 12:31 PM | #2 | |||
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Malabsorption can occur if you have Crohn's disease, removed intestines, or Celiac. The only substance that I know that enhances absorption is Bioperine, and that is still pretty unresearched. L-Glutamine is one thing the GI tract needs to stay healthy. If you are very low in this amino acid things suffer. It is recommended for Celiacs too. Having enough EFAs (Omega-3s) in the diet or thru supplements also enhance the lining of the GI tract to stay healthy. If you have infections or Candida of the GI tract you may have trouble. This is one example: http://www.thegreenpharmacy.com/Cata...er-360-gms.htm There is a downside to excess glutamine--- it can lead to too much glutamate in the body. http://mental-health.emedtv.com/glut...e-effects.html Most high end whey powders have extra glutamine added. That is one of the better ways to get it, along with the other amino acids in the whey. One way you can test yourself to see if you are absorbing things, is to take a B-50 complex and time its appearance in your urine. High B intake changes the urine's color and odor. Most people excrete B's within 4 hrs or so. You can also take an OTC drug phenazopyridine, sold for bladder pain in most feminine hygiene departments. 99mg and time when it appears in your urine. AZO standard is one brand, but there are many.
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08-28-2009, 01:05 PM | #3 | |||
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I'm not going to stop the b12 though. I take it about 4am and then I don't eat until 8:30am to give it the best chance. I'm going to take a b complex right now, it's 12 noon. It will be a good test because I just eat lunch. But I have an upset stomach so I bet it's through me in 2 hours or less. I probably need to get my stomach under control and do the test. But what the heck lest see. Thanks
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08-28-2009, 01:19 PM | #4 | |||
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If you are having a chronic upset stomach.... you need to look at food intolerances and infections, including Crohn's disease.
Also, there are people (like me) who cannot tolerate fructose. Once I eliminated this from my food intake, my life really changed. If you have had problems with apple juice, that would be a big clue...since it is very high in fructose. Some food borne illness also causes problems. Giardia can be picked up in a restaurant or from a child who goes to day care, or from camping. Gluten especially can cause problems...chronic problems. Lactose intolerance can come with age as well. Do you know your blood type? I am a B and typically B's don't have lactose intolerance but with AGE...it can appear. I use only Lactaid milk now with calcium, and also take Lactase enzyme tablets when I cannot control my intake on vacation or at restaurants of if I have ice cream (which I typically avoid now). But O's typically have common lactose intolerances. Some people with temporary looseness can benefit from psyllium fiber (metamucil)...this absorbs toxins in the bowel and can regulate you. It is worth a try. It worked for me many years ago when I had a "problem" and went to a GI specialist. It is easy and worth trying.
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08-28-2009, 01:41 PM | #5 | |||
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1- Gliadin Antibody IgG 2- Gliadin Antibody IgA 3- tTG-IgA or tissue transglutaminase-IgA 4- Total IGA The stool test is equal to "Gliadin Antibody (IgG, IgA)" test. If it comes back negative then I will look at the other 2 tests to rule out gluten/celiac disease. I will stop at walgreens on the way home and get me some metamucil. LOL man I must be geting old, I use to make fun of those comercials.
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08-28-2009, 02:31 PM | #6 | |||
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My urine was bright florescent yellow in 1 hour 15 minutes.
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