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otnemem
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I've recently gone gluten-free and am trying to regain my naturally darker complexion. I believe the malabsorption and deficiency has left me a little pale in the face. Anyone have any suggestions for how to speed up this process a bit. I'm taking the Utrition liquid multi:

Vitamin A (IU) 10000

Vitamin E (IU) 50

Vitamin D (mg) 400

Vitamin C (mg) 15000

Vitamin K mcg 78

Vit B1 (mg) 100

Vitamin B2 (mg) 100

Vitamin B3 (mg) 20

Vitamin B5 (mg) 100

Vitamin b12 (mcg) 200

Vitamin B6 mg 20

Folic Acid (mcg) 400

Biotin (mg) 300

Calcium (mg) 50

Magnesium (mg) 20

Potassium (mg) 25

And I take a 30 mg Zinc supplement. I'm also taking L-glutamine in 4.5 g and 2 g increments throughout the day. Does anyone have any suggestions for additional vitamins or supplements I might look in to speed up the process? Or is it just a waiting game?

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nettiebeads
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I've recently gone gluten-free and am trying to regain my naturally darker complexion. I believe the malabsorption and deficiency has left me a little pale in the face. Anyone have any suggestions for how to speed up this process a bit. I'm taking the Utrition liquid multi:

Vitamin A (IU) 10000

Vitamin E (IU) 50

Vitamin D (mg) 400

Vitamin C (mg) 15000

Vitamin K mcg 78

Vit B1 (mg) 100

Vitamin B2 (mg) 100

Vitamin B3 (mg) 20

Vitamin B5 (mg) 100

Vitamin b12 (mcg) 200

Vitamin B6 mg 20

Folic Acid (mcg) 400

Biotin (mg) 300

Calcium (mg) 50

Magnesium (mg) 20

Potassium (mg) 25

And I take a 30 mg Zinc supplement. I'm also taking L-glutamine in 4.5 g and 2 g increments throughout the day. Does anyone have any suggestions for additional vitamins or supplements I might look in to speed up the process? Or is it just a waiting game?

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Patience, dear. How long have you had the malabsorption? How severe? celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects everyone differently. I don't know how much research you have done, but are you sure you are totally gluten-free? That nasty gluten can hide in so many places and cross-contamination can happen easier than one realizes. (After 9 years, I joined this forum and found that I should have thrown away my wooden spoons ages ago). It looks like you're taking the full range (dr's permission?) And give yourself time.

otnemem Rookie
otnemem
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Patience, dear.  How long have you had the malabsorption?  How severe?  celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects everyone differently.  I don't know how much research you have done, but are you sure you are totally  gluten-free?  That nasty gluten can hide in so many places and cross-contamination can happen easier than one realizes.  (After 9 years, I joined this forum and found that I should have thrown away my wooden spoons ages ago).  It looks like you're taking the full range (dr's permission?) And give yourself time.

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I've been very careful about my gluten intake as of late. I've been eating in a lot more lately, and almost everything is labeled gluten-free, or has been approved via e-mail or this board from the company. I've been gluten-free for two weeks or so, but as of Monday (yeah, that's short) I'm absolutely positive of every drop of food that's been put in my body (unless the water fountain has hidden gluten reserves). I have not discussed nutrition a whole lot with my doc, but I'd like to have some tests run to see what my blood looks like...

gf4life Enthusiast
gf4life
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Keep up the good work of staying as gluten free as possible and keep taking those vitamins. But it will take longer than a few weeks to renew your health. Everyone is different and heals at different rates, but it is generally recognised that at least 6 months is expected to fix a lot of the damage. Some people need over a year to heal completely and start feeling/looking their best.

Glad you are here though. :D It has been a really blessing in my life to have such a wonderful group of people to share in the support of this lifestyle.

God bless,

Mariann

judy05 Apprentice
judy05
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I've recently gone gluten-free and am trying to regain my naturally darker complexion. I believe the malabsorption and deficiency has left me a little pale in the face. Anyone have any suggestions for how to speed up this process a bit. I'm taking the Utrition liquid multi:

Vitamin A (IU) 10000

Vitamin E (IU) 50

Vitamin D (mg) 400

Vitamin C (mg) 15000

Vitamin K mcg 78

Vit B1 (mg) 100

Vitamin B2 (mg) 100

Vitamin B3 (mg) 20

Vitamin B5 (mg) 100

Vitamin b12 (mcg) 200

Vitamin B6 mg 20

Folic Acid (mcg) 400

Biotin (mg) 300

Calcium (mg) 50

Magnesium (mg) 20

Potassium (mg) 25

And I take a 30 mg Zinc supplement. I'm also taking L-glutamine in 4.5 g and 2 g increments throughout the day. Does anyone have any suggestions for additional vitamins or supplements I might look in to speed up the process? Or is it just a waiting game?

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That's a lot of vitamins (IMHO). Vitamins can be very hard on your digestive system right now. I would stick to the bare minimum and be patient. That's a lot of Vitamin C, did your doctor recommend this?

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