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Supplements - Please Help

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in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease

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I have heard people mention these on this board. Just wondering what to look for when going out to buy these.

Can anyone help????

Thanks,

Babbia

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I have heard people mention these on this board. Just wondering what to look for when going out to buy these.

Can anyone help????

Thanks,

Babbia

In a probiotic, I usually look for a refrigerated brand as the potency is higher and thereby more effective in smaller doses. In my dd's case, I also look for a dairy-free version as she has a dairy allergy. One of the more studied and effective probiotic strains is Lactobacillus GG. There is also a lot of research out on acidophilus and bifobifidus. You can choose between, capsules, powder and pearls. I've also read that Culturelle is a very good brand but we use one by Metagenics as it is almost tasteless.

As for digestive enzymes, I go for a good protoelytic enzyme. However, you really have to be careful with the more powerful ones if you are on any blood-thinning meds like Cumadin (sp?). Protoelytic enzymes also thin blood and must be used with extreme caution if there is any meds for heart problems or strokes. Serralone, made by Generations is excellent. It is also being used in Europe as an alternative to open heart surgery and even amputation as it really can reduce inflammation and eats all non-living matter in the system (including scar tissue, cysts and arterial plaque). I believe Germany is where most of the studies on it comes from. In any case, I've understood Celiac Disease to also come with a deficiency in producing enzymes so to me, it seems like a good idea to supplement....even if it's with something as simple as a chewable papaya or bromelain enzyme (which helps a lot of with lactose problems).

HTH

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Hi,

I use HLC probiotic by Pharmax.....I'm not sure if its sold in stores but I get it from my doctor. I use this one because it doesnt have any extra stuff in it and its gluten and casein free and good quality....I dont trust stuff thats not refrigerated.

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For a digestive enzyme I use Digest Gold by Enzymedica. I got it at whole foods and its expensive but its working great for me.

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My doctor recommended Jarrow formula bifidus and prescribed an enzyme called Creon to help me digest protein.

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