Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Nature's Plus Source Of Life Liquid- Is It Really gluten-free?

kimjoy24

Recommended Posts

kimjoy24 Apprentice
kimjoy24
Posted

I was looking for a gluten-free/CF liquid vitamin supplement and asked the owner at a local health food store. She did some quick Internet research, and showed me the Nature's Path Source of Life Liquid. After she left, I looked over the ingredients, and was immediately suspicious. Young Barley Leaf, Barley Grass Juice, and rice bran, along with spirulina, which I've heard bad things about. The bottle says its free of wheat, soy, etc. but does not say free of gluten.

Has anyone else had experience with this brand? I've emailed them but I would like to hear some feedback from this board if anyone else has tried it.

Open Original Shared Link

  • 2 weeks later...
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


grantschoep Contributor
grantschoep
Posted

I'm guessing its not. Its wheat free I suppse, but I'd stay away because of the barley sounding things.

For any vitamans and the like. I've just decided to stick with Nature's Made stuff.

www.naturemade.com

They clearly say gluten free on everything they have that is gluten free.

KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
Posted

I would steer clear of it..sounds like it is wheat free but not gluten free. It even sayd barley grass in it. I was told at a health food store one time that Spelt was gluten free which is totally wrong. I don't think that they have the proper knowledge and need to watch what they say.

kimjoy24 Apprentice
kimjoy24
Posted
  • Author

Thanks for the feedback. I decided the liquid stuff was too risky, but I found a good powdered vitamin in a rice base that is gluten/casein free at Whole Foods. It's called All One Powder and I've been taking it for the past week or so. It seems to really agree with me. The biggest change is that my stool has bulked up nicely, perhaps I'm absorbing nutrients in my food better, since fat malabsorption is one of my major issues. I went online and bought a big container of the powder from the company's website, got a 30% discount before the end of the year, and they throw in a shaker and scoop for free.

Jenn2005 Contributor
Jenn2005
Posted

I purchased this same product for my husband and I noticed that it said wheat free not gluten free also. I called the company and asked them before he took it and they said it was definately gluten free but they had the typical disclaimer to read to me. I questioned her about the young barley leaf and she said she asked the consumer department and they assured her it was gluten free. I went back into the health food store and asked the owner if she knew if "young barley leaf" was different from "barley" and she said she felt it was still barley and would be considered gluten and thought I should return it to be safe, which I did.

Better safe than sorry.

Jennifer

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,998
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Wendy Jo
    Newest Member
    Wendy Jo
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Chances of being coeliac

      By trents · Posted

      If this applies geographically, in the U.K., physicians will often declare a diagnosis of celiac disease based on the TTG-IGA antibody blood test alone if the score is 10x normal or greater, which your score is. There is very little chance the endoscopy/biopsy will contradict the antibody blood test. 
    • JoJo0611
      Chances of being coeliac

      By JoJo0611 · Posted

      TTG IgA reference range 0.0 to 14.9 KU/L
    • trents
      Chances of being coeliac

      By trents · Posted

      What was the reference range for that test? Each lab uses different reference ranges so a raw score like that makes it difficult to comment on. But it looks like a rather large number.
    • JoJo0611
      Chances of being coeliac

      By JoJo0611 · Posted

      I have had the tTG-IgA blood test my result are >250.0  I am waiting for the appointment with the gastroenterologist for endoscopy and biopsies.    what are the chances it’s not coeliacs.  waiting and not knowing is so hard. Especially the eating of gluten knowing it may be causing you more harm and coping with the symptoms. 
    • knitty kitty
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      @sleuth, Has your son been checked for nutritional deficiencies?  All of those symptoms can be caused by malnutrition.  I had severe malnutrition that went unrecognized by my doctors.  Intense fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and gastrointestinal distress are symptoms of deficiencies in the eight essential B vitamins, especially Thiamine B1, which becomes low first because the demand is higher when we're sick.     Celiac Disease causes inflammation and damage of the intestinal lining which inhibits absorption of essential nutrients.  Checking for nutritional deficiencies is part of proper follow up care for people with celiac disease.   Is your son taking any vitamin supplements?  Most supplements contain thiamine mononitrate which in not readily absorbed and utilized by the body.  Benfotiamine is a form of thiamine that is shown to promote intestinal healing.  Benfotiamine is available over the counter.  Benfotiamine is safe and nontoxic.   Is your son eating processed gluten-free foods?  Gluten-free processed foods are not required to be enriched with vitamins like their gluten containing counterparts.   Is your son following a low histamine diet?  Histamine is released as part of the immune response to gluten and other foods high in histamine.  High levels of histamine in the brain can cause anxiety, insomnia, and depression.  The body needs the B vitamins to make the enzyme Diamine Oxidase (DAO) to break down and clear histamine.  DAO supplements are available over the counter.  Vitamin C helps clear histamine as well.  Some people find over the counter antihistamines helpful as well, but they're not for long term use.   Nicotine has antihistamine-like properties, but can also irritate the gut.  Tobacco, from which nicotine is derived, is a nightshade (like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant).  Nightshades contain alkaloids which affect gastrointestinal permeability, causing leaky gut syndrome.  Nicotine can cause gastrointestinal irritation and alter for the worse the microbiome. Safer alternatives to Nicotine that have antihistamine properties include Lemon Balm (Sweet Melissa),  Passion Flower, Chamomile, and Bilberry.  They can be taken as supplements, extracts, or tea.  These will help with the anxiety, insomnia and depression in a much safer way. Oolong tea is also helpful.  Oolong tea contains the amino acid L-Theanine which helps the digestive tract heal.  (L -Theanine supplements are available over the counter, if not a tea drinker.)  Tryptophan, a form of Niacin B3, also helps calm digestive symptoms.  Another amino acid, L-Lysine, can help with anxiety and depression.  I've used these for years without problems.   What ways to cope have you tried in the past?
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.