Tex,
I remember back about Dec or Jan a discussion about citric acid. I have tried to find that but have not been able to find it. Do you remember how citric acid and gluten intolerance is connected? Thanks!
Pat
Tex, Question about citric acid
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Hi Pat,
In the United States, citric acid is made from sugar cane, sugar beets or corn, (usually corn); however, when it is produced in China, for example, it may be made from wheat. This is also true for things like modified food starch. In the United States, the source will often be listed on the label, (such as tapioca), and if no source is listed, it is assumed, (by default), that the source is corn. Imported modified food starch, however, may be made from wheat.
If this is not the information that you were looking for, please let me know, and I'll try to locate that previous thread.
Tex
In the United States, citric acid is made from sugar cane, sugar beets or corn, (usually corn); however, when it is produced in China, for example, it may be made from wheat. This is also true for things like modified food starch. In the United States, the source will often be listed on the label, (such as tapioca), and if no source is listed, it is assumed, (by default), that the source is corn. Imported modified food starch, however, may be made from wheat.
If this is not the information that you were looking for, please let me know, and I'll try to locate that previous thread.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I think the discussion you had was with the marathon runner. She wanted to find something to rehydrate with that did not have citric acid in it. I guess Gatorade has citric acid in it. You were recommending she stay away from it. I think.
Ok, here is the reason for my question. I am trying to find something to freshen my breath. I cannot brush with toothpaste because most have sorbitol or xylitol. I am intolerant to both as well as fructose. Seems all sugars bother me. I found a rinse by Clo-Sys. It's an antiseptic oral rinse. The only ingredient that looks suspicious is citric acid, because of something I read on this board many months ago. I was just trying to remember what it was. I am really trying to eliminate ANY possible offender. Thanks again.
Pat
Ok, here is the reason for my question. I am trying to find something to freshen my breath. I cannot brush with toothpaste because most have sorbitol or xylitol. I am intolerant to both as well as fructose. Seems all sugars bother me. I found a rinse by Clo-Sys. It's an antiseptic oral rinse. The only ingredient that looks suspicious is citric acid, because of something I read on this board many months ago. I was just trying to remember what it was. I am really trying to eliminate ANY possible offender. Thanks again.
Pat
That would be Karen, (moremuscle). She is intolerant of corn, (among other things). The discussion that comes to mind, though, concerning Gatorade and races, was mostly about maltodextrin, (another corn derivative), though citric acid was also mentioned. Could this be the discussion that you are referring to?
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0
Have you tried baking soda, (bicarbonate of soda), as a substitute for toothpaste and mouthwash? I've used it in the past, and it works pretty well. Most people who are sensitive to commercial preparations, (mostly because of the sodium lauryl sulfate), find that it's a good substitute. It will also heal cancer sores. Here are a couple of references on it:
http://frugal.families.com/blog/still-m ... aking-soda
http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.asp ... y&tid=2462
Tex
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... sc&start=0
Have you tried baking soda, (bicarbonate of soda), as a substitute for toothpaste and mouthwash? I've used it in the past, and it works pretty well. Most people who are sensitive to commercial preparations, (mostly because of the sodium lauryl sulfate), find that it's a good substitute. It will also heal cancer sores. Here are a couple of references on it:
http://frugal.families.com/blog/still-m ... aking-soda
http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.asp ... y&tid=2462
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I realize that dentists generally oppose it's use, but it is one of the very few, (possibly the only), options that you have, considering your restrictions.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I can brush with water. Believe it or not it's the brush that cleans the teeth. The toothpaste provides freshening, fluoride, etc. I just need something to freshen my breath. Clo-Sys rinse is good tasting and you can control how much mint flavor goes in it. I was just concerned about the citric acid. I don't think, don't know if, I am intolerant to corn. Haven't been tested for it. Thanks for the info. That was the conversation I was looking for between you and Karen.
Pat
Pat
There aren't any intolerance tests for ingested corn, that I'm aware of, only allergy tests, (skin tests), that apply to histamine type reactions.
From the first site that I referenced:
Tex
From the first site that I referenced:
You're very welcome.Not to mention that 75% of the toothpaste on the market contain some baking soda. It's also a great mouth wash or bad breath eliminator. Mix a teaspoon into a glass of water and swish through mouth. Spit out and your mouth is fresh and clean.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.