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    "Further, the finding could signify a declining impact of individual risk factors with advancing age owing to lengthy ongoing neuropathological processes." So people above 90 are already crazy so PPI use does not make them worse? PPI use is a symptom of gastrointestinal issues, with its associated nutritional challenges of hypochlorhydria. A...
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    And to return to the question: When you eat GFD you do not get the vitamin and minerals that are added to fortify processed foods in the US, but not gluten free processed foods. "The most common sources of thiamin in the U.S. diet are cereals and bread. Professional Fact Sheet. Meaning a gluten free diet does not supply the Thiamine the...
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    If the doctors don't have any better ideas, I would suggest the trial GFD. From the Professional Fact Sheets: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA): Average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97%–98%) healthy individuals; often used to plan nutritionally adequate diets for individuals. Adequate I...
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    Choline 90% of us westerners do eat the Adequate Intake of choline. With avoidance of eggs, liver and beef for cholesterol it is very hard to get enough. It takes 10 cups of cooked brocolli or 3 large eggs a day. Choline Fact Sheet for Health Professionals "Most people in the United States consume less than the AI for choline. An analysis...
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    Sorry for coming late to the party. Having ruled out Celiac the next step to diagnosing NCGS is a full on gluten free diet to see if there is improvement and a subsequent Gluten Challenge to see if it returns. This variability is one of the things that makes gluten sensitivity so hard to diagnose. Emphatically yes. People with Celiac...
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    Are you eating enough eggs, liver, beef to get enough choline in your diet? Phosphatidylcholine is needed for bile, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It is essential to fat digestion and can affect stool texture and color. Supplementing with Phosphatidylcholine works in a few days if it is the problem. Thiamine deficiency can...
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    Considering that vitamin D deficiency is common in people with critical illness and may also be linked to a greater risk of Candida infections, the authors concluded that vitamin D in conjunction with other standard fungal treatments may reduce the incidence of fungal infections. Are vitamin deficiencies linked to fungal infections? These results suggest...
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    Not being impertinent but are you sure it is ng/ml. 96 is higher than normally seen. Canada uses nmol/L. 96 nmol/L = 39 ng/ml. It took me years at 10,000 IU a day to get to 80 ng/ml (200 nmol/L). A lifeguard in summer measures 70 to 90 ng/ml. My son is a county ocean guard in South Florida and last year his D was low enough for his doctor to recommend...
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    A biopsy diagnosis of DH is a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Perhaps you could get a diagnosis via a dermatologist familiar with the proper technique. Biopsy Sites If dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is suspected, take normal skin ~3mm. from the edge of a lesion, as well as serum studies for IgA-EmA by indirect immunofluorescence and tTG by ELISA...
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    Could it be the B12 in animal vs no B12 in vegatables? "Nonheme iron absorption was improved by 180% and 100%, respectively, when freeze-dried beef and chicken muscle were compared to egg albumin." Even on a meat diet: Vitamin D deficiency may damage the stomach's mucosal (inner lining) layer. This may cause generic nutritional deficiencies...
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    As an alternative to iron supplements, Kelp is moderately rich in iron. It also contains iodine which enhances the immune system and muscle tone. Health Benefits of Kelp that has to be the iron supplements. The B12 deficiency could be the cause of iron deficiency and vitamin D deficiency could be the cause of the vitamin B12 deficiency. Celiac...
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    What above normal?
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    Thanks for your post. People don't believe me when I say it. 30 years an alcoholic, three days after starting gluten free the addiction ended and I stopped drinking. Up until then I would take a sip of vodka in the morning, throw up then have a few more gulps. Throwing up felt good. Calmed my stomach. With GFD the addiction was broken and I stopped drinking...
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    The Wolff-Chaikoff Effect: Crying Wolf? In 1948, there was already evidence that the W-C effect, if it was for real in rats (and it was not), did not occur in humans.
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    All of the above comments are true. In addition: Raise your vitamin D blood levet to 80 ng/ml (200 nmol/L). 42% of US adults are less than 29 ng/ml (72 nmol/L). Taking 10,000 IU a day it took me 8 years since 2015.. The antidepressive started (Wow, sunshine in a bottle!) after 4 days but my blood level in 2019 was still only 47 ng/ml. It took till...
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    Those telling us that MSG is good, are the same people who tell us that gluten is not causing our symptoms as Celiac and NCGS; causing extra years of misery and treatments for misdiagnosed diseases. Bad information. Omega 6 is an important fatty acid, but in a ratio of 1:1 with omega 3; not the 20:1 ratio that we have in our Standard American Diet ...
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    Same is true with eggs. Depends on the grains fed the chickens and cows. Is Palmitic Acid High In Histamine "Palmitic acid is found in a wide range of animal and plant-based foods. Animal-derived sources include meat, dairy products, and eggs. These sources provide palmitic acid in varying amounts, depending on the animal's diet and lifestyle...
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    I think I've had almost every type of foot pain there is. Started with Plantar Fasciitis, cure was gentle stretching of Achilles tendon in a hot shower running down back and legs. Somewhere along the way either my feet grew or my shoes shank. I've been wearing the same style and brand and size for ages, It got better for a while after trimming nails. Worse...
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    Hi Lionheart, welcome to the forum, Yes your story is all too familiar. In the US there is no real advantage to an official medical diagnosis. It may in fact cause increased insurance premiums as a pre-existing condition. What Scott said. I did that for two years, aspirin let me lie quietly, eyes closed. 800 mg advil 3 times a day (max prescription...
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    You will do better on 1000 mcg oral tablets or sublingual. "Effects of B12 vitamins usually last around 48 hours to 72 hours after the initial injection. 50 to 98 percent of the vitamin B12 consumed is eliminated from the body 48 hours after the shot is given. How soon do you feel less tired after a B12 tablets? It may take a few weeks before your...
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    It is unconscionable that an 8 year old should have to suffer for four months until January while the beauracracy crawls. And that's only for the consultation. Then wait for the biopsy to be scheduled, because the blood tests are inconclusive. I agree with "The consultant suggested putting my son on a gluten free diet for a month and reintroducing to see...
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    In the US it is listed as High Fructose Corn Syrup and was introduced in the 70's as a "healthier, less expensive alternative" to sugar cane. It is made using a procedure similar to that of biodiesel fuel. Sadly virtually all soft drinks in the US are made with it. It has to be processed by the liver so if you have low choline, which 90% of the UK population...
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    Vitamin D And Your Immune System If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, it is possible that low Vitamin D levels may be playing a role in your condition, so be sure to have your physician check your levels and aim for 60-90 ng/mL .
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    Since the rash you have seems to be gluten related, it might be easier to find a dermatologist familiar with the technique to biopsy for dermatitis herpetiformis (adjacent to the rash), maybe saving weeks of gluten challenge. A positive biopsy for DH is a positive for Celiac, with or without other symptoms. But you describe a series of symptoms that are...
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    Are you adding vitamins and minerals still. Something changed for you recently. You've been ok for so long sharing the kitchen, I doubt that is the cause. Top of the list would be low thiamine or low choline. Thiamine for digesting carbs, choline for digesting fats. Beriberi is a deficiency of thiamine, vitamin B1. Your body needs thiamine to...
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