My theory about food sensitivities. And a question...

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:45 am

The more I read about it, the more convinced I'm becoming that gluten is at the root of everything I've experienced over the past decade (and more than likely my whole life). I firmly believe that I've been reacting to it for many years and that this reactivity is what's caused all the other food sensitivities to develop. My belief is that gluten consumption reduced the integrity of my small intestinal wall to the point that it became permeable and allowed small particles of other foods to escape and wreak havoc on my immune system. I know that I will need to avoid all items that I'm currently sensitive to for awhile in order to promote healing, but it is my sincere hope that becoming militant about gluten elimination will help repair the damage to my gut and slowly minimize the other sensitivities. What do you all think?

Also, a question- Everything I've seen about food sensitivities suggests that the IgA reaction is in response to proteins. If that is the case, would soy oil, clarified butter, etc. definitely be a problem, since they consist of 100% fat and no protein? Or are just the molecules enough to incite a reaction? I know I need to avoid all soy, but if a little bit of soybean oil were to sneak its way into my mouth, that's a lot better than tofu, yes?

Also, how do you gals/guys feel about l-glutamine? And do you have any other recommendations for good leaky gut remedies?

Thanks!!

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:27 am

Like most things in mc world l glutamine works for some,

I know one Mc'er where it worked great 5 years ago, but she was nor able to tolerate it when she tried to use it again. I seem to recall that there is aspects of you methylation cycle that will explain if Lglutamine will work or not.
If you do a search you will see previous discussions on this

Re your theory, agree in part. For me, most of my lifelong health issues are due to inflammation, deficiencies, methylation cycle interruptions. Things like gluten and dairy and soy etc were inflammatory to my gut and body, and years of leaky gut meant toxins and heavy metals ended up where they shouldn't.
The years of deficiencies of key nutrients have taken their toll and it will take me another 3-5 years to chelate toxins, and healthy cell rebuilding. Wish I knew this stuff when I was 20 or 30.

Based on my research, what worked for me, and results of people here my suggestion for MC friendly gut healing eating plan:
- Vit D3 and magnesium
- no dental issues
- home made bone broth, it is filled with essential amino acids, gelatine, collagen, minerals needed. Most of my meals use bone broth as a basis, I cook my veges in it, soups and stews made from it. It is cheap, readily available, easily absorbed.
- good serves of animal protein and fats
- minimise intake /contact with inflammatory triggers, ie. Histamine, alcohol, stress, mold, chemicals etc
( also, have you purchased new cookware and utensils to ensure you are not getting residue gluten/soy etc? )
- do the mental and emotional work on acceptance of life with MC,
- time, patience and tenacity... It takes most people 12 months or more to get good gut healing
Stick with bland low amount of ingredients eating plan for as long as possible.

A few months into the process, start taking active forms of B vitamins.

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:20 am

Thanks, Gabes! Where do you get your bone broth? That is something I should probably add. I do use collagen protein currently and recently ordered some gelatin from Amazon. Also, it's funny you mentioned dental issues. I've had four root canals and a slew of fillings (none that contain mercury, though- at least not according to my dentist). I think it's interesting that dental health seems to be a pretty good indicator of overall health. Need to look back through the polls...would love to see how many of us have chronic dental issues.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:12 pm

Home made bone broth.... Home made meaning I cook it.

Commercial stock does not have the gut healing goodness...

Having gelatin or collagen on their own is not the same...

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:56 pm

Hi Lucy,

I've been like an Army Sargent about being Gluten, Dairy and Soy free since May 2015. I'm 48 now and I can remember having a filling of some sort and then crowns later in life ever since I was 10 yrs old. I feel I have been plagued by dental issues all my life, not serious ones as I have been fortunate enough to have had dental insurance all my life and after I got married my husband and I were double covered for the last 20 years, but it always seemed like I was in need of some kind of filling or crown forever.

Today after having normal "Normans" for about a month now I tried some plain romaine lettuce with a little home made Caesar dressing (the only thing in it was a little egg I think, everything else was allergen free). The verdict is out how my body will react to it, but I felt it was time to give it a try since I have been healing well lately.

I have done just about every thing listed from Gabes (I love the Home made bone broth it is super easy to do and I have found it is my favorite meal over everything I have made these last few months).

Cheers
Erica

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:18 pm

It is well known that gluten sensitivity erodes enamel, and the nutrient deficiencies caused by ongoing inflammation affects tooth and gum health.

Excess bacteria from the mouth imbalances the gut.

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:45 pm

Gabes-Apg wrote:Home made bone broth.... Home made meaning I cook it.

Oh, okay- when you said it was "cheap and readily available", I thought you meant you were purchasing it from someplace. Where do you get your bones? Guess I could always hit up our local butcher.

Erica, I'm so glad to hear you've gotten to normans after just 5 months! That gives me hope. :)

jlbattin · Post by **jlbattin** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:54 pm

I'm sure you could get bones from the butcher. I buy them at Whole Foods. They have chicken back bones frozen for pretty cheap. They don't have them just anywhere though. Many stores don't keep them anymore.

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:59 pm

Yeah, that's I was thinking. I've never seen them at the supermarket where I normally shop, but Whole Foods is a good bet. I just hate driving out to WF b/c it's like 45 minutes away, lol. I'll check out the butcher in town.

Post by **tex** » Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:35 pm

Lucy and Erica,

In addition to what Gabes said about gluten sensitivity and tooth enamel, if we grow up with active but untreated gluten sensitivity, the enamel of our teeth doesn't develop properly as our teeth develop, and it's much thinner than normal, making us vulnerable to many dental issues.

Tex

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:01 am

Everything I've seen about food sensitivities suggests that the IgA reaction is in response to proteins. If that is the case, would soy oil, clarified butter, etc. definitely be a problem, since they consist of 100% fat and no protein? Or are just the molecules enough to incite a reaction? I know I need to avoid all soy, but if a little bit of soybean oil were to sneak its way into my mouth, that's a lot better than tofu, yes?

That's correct. I can handle soy oil and even soy lecithin, but nothing with soy protein. Some highly allergic people say they can't have either. My daughter is IgE allergic to soy and can have oil and lecithin in moderation.

Ghee (clarified butter) should be safe too.

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:52 pm

I LOVE YOU. :) Thanks, Z! That should make life a whooooole lot easier. I'll still try to avoid all soy, but this is good news.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:59 pm

Cheap - as you make it yourself. Cost of bones and making it versus the cost of good quality Gluten free, soy free supplements

Readily available - I make big batch enough for a month and freeze it. this means that I always have the basis of meals readily available
I also make things like the soups and stews in larger batches and freeze in meal portions, if I am tired and dont feel like cooking there is always gabe safe meals there.

If you are going to consider ordering meat online I am sure they will also sell bones, and yes making friends with the local butcher is another good source. Or If you have to do a trip to WF once a month to get the ingredients to make big batch of bone broth, still worth it cost wise and time wise

Bone broth has 75% of the amino acids our body needs, (and essential to the methylation cycle) and in the form that allows the body to absorb the other key elements such as the collagen, gelatine, minerals etc

Part of the MC management plan is setting up a 'hunt and gather' plan for our necessary ingredients. block out one weekend a month to do the hunt and gather and make the bone broth etc. when i was working full time, living in a busy capital city, I would order things with certain shops so it was there ready for collection when I travelled to collect it. set up a plan/routine. Knowing you have loads of safe meals in the freezer reduces alot of the stress...

Lucy_B · Post by **Lucy_B** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:33 pm

Awesome tips!! I currently work 50+ hours a week and trying to balance that with other obligations, friends, family, and my eating requirements can be stressful. Makes so much sense to prepare large quantities and freeze them. We're currently between houses (living in a tiny apartment with a crappy kitchen and minuscule freezer) but I can at least cook/store enough for the week. Super excited about making bone broth! Hopefully I can leave it in the crockpot while at work during the day. I'm trying to do a lot more with my slow cooker- it's a great time saver. Thanks for these ideas!

Lucy

crervin · Post by **crervin** » Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:07 pm

Interesting about dental problems. Luckily I didn't have my first cavity until 31.

Good info on the vitamins from bone broth from Gabes. Been looking for vegan, multi-vitamins free of corn, 70 bucks for 90 pills.

Lucy B, do you still have your gallbladder? There is lots of info on here about BAM.