Interesting Research Highlighted in Science Magazine

elbailey · Post by **elbailey** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:51 pm

http://science.sciencemag.org/content/356/6333/29

I was catching up with my brother on my new diet to control MC and he said that the latest Science Magazine highlighted some interesting new research "How infection can incite sensitivity to food" Above the link to the general abstract.

This research focuses on the mechanisms of how a viral infection can impact the on-set of autoimmune sensitivities in food.

Unlike my brother, I don't have a phD in genetic microbiology, so the article was a bit above my head or better said I need a refresher on microbiology to better follow the article.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:09 pm

thanks for sharing the link - there are quite a few members that have had either bacterial, and/or parasite and/or other viral activity linked to the onset of their MC going into chronic state.

my thoughts on this issue is that for the body to fight the infection you need the right nutrients, without those nutrients the body a) can not fight the infection and b) it puts additional pressure on the immune system.

this is why we give such strong encouragement to the recovery approach based on diet/lifestyle modifications (removed major triggers to calm the immune system) and supplement with the right nutrients

medications can calm symptoms but they can not resolve the root cause issues.

pieroaj · Post by **pieroaj** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:10 am

My husband sent me an NPR report on that study. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/201 ... gger?sc=tw

For me, I had no symptoms until after a cold - bronchitis last August. I did do a round of antibiotics due to developing pneumonia (yes, I know the use of antibiotics here are questionable, but I did them). Then mid-September 2016, full on symptoms. It was an acute onset of symptoms. I do not know if this is why I now have LC. Prior to this, I had no bathroom issues, very normal. My diet was 80% whole foods, few processed, but yes, I did eat gluten-containing foods. I do find articles like this interesting though. For several months, I blamed the antibiotics themselves. I thought I had C diff, but that test came back negative. I did Chinese herbs and acupuncture for several months, minimal if any relief, but did not have a diagnosis at that time. Finally referred to a GI, and here I am.

My sister has some autoimmune issues, not MC, but others. I do think there is also a genetic factor in play. She sees differences in how she feels when following an AIP protocol. I agree with Gabes -diet/lifestyle modifications/nutrition is the way to go.

Angela

elbailey · Post by **elbailey** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:38 pm

Much easier read that the actual research article. Thanks for posting.

Agree with Gabe as well on the diet / lifestyle modifications / nutrition. I am actually really missing my CSA veggies as I relied very heavily on lots of local fresh fruits and veggies in my diet before the full blown onset of MC. I am looking forward to getting to introduce more of these back one day....I really hope.

Patricia · Post by **Patricia** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:48 am

Don't give up on the CSA veggies! We have had a share with a local organic farmer for years. The first year after my diagnosis, I ate a lot less of his produce. But last year I ate potatoes, butternut squash, other squash, different types of pumpkin, zucchini, lots of kale all summer long (I made kale chips in the oven with the kale), cooked herbs (I especially love sage), beets... It is nice knowing that the produce is fresh and was not sprayed with soybean oil to "keep it fresh". My hope for this CSA season is that I will tolerate the different types of lettuce our farmer grows.

Love, Patricia