bad influence of alcohol on MC?
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bad influence of alcohol on MC?
just wondering, in all the information I have been reading about MC lately, I haven't found anything on the influence of alcohol on this disease. Of course I know in general, drinking frequently and a lot is not a good thing for your health. But is it worse, if you have MC? Or when you have an auto immune disease in general? Does anyone have any knowledge on this?
I can only speak from my personal experience. When I was in a flare I found that any alcohol made things worse. I know that folks who are gluten sensitive have problems with beer but I couldn't even drink wine. Since I gave it up (and still do because of a health issue of my husband's) when I do have a drink it seems to go to my head faster and upset my tummy some.
Jan
Jan
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no-more-muffins
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It really could be a yeast thing. I have been reading everything I can about candida and people who have it are very sensitive to alcohol because it feeds the yeast. There is also some connection between candida and gluten sensitivity so it wouldn't surprise me if a lot of MCers had candida and therefore a sensitivity to alcohol as well.
NMM
NMM,
I agree with you. This is just my opinion, but because of the enteritis, many of us have a bacterial imbalance, (especially if our doctors have prescribed oral antibiotics for us), and as a result of the bacterial imbalance, we are much more vulnerable to a yeast overgrowth, than the general public, because a proper bacterial balance is necessary, in order to keep candida in check, (candida is always present in our digestive systems, but it's not normally a problem, unless it is allowed to "take over", because of the lack of competition, or the lack of predators). Not only does alcohol feed the candida, but it is also the most common trigger for the Leaky Gut Syndrome, (LGS), and the LGS appears to be a necessary part of reactions, in that it provides the means by which all of the the miserable symptoms of MC, can develop. IOW, if the LGS could be prevented, reactions would also be prevented. Unfortunately, though, alcohol is not the only trigger for LGS, so not drinking alcohol, will not prevent MC reactions. Candida can also cause LGS, because it's "roots" can penetrate the tight junctions, in the epithelia of the colon, and hold them open, simply by their presence. All sugars and carbs also feed candida, of course - it's not just alcohol that acts as a feedstock for candida.
In view of this link with LGS, it's possible that the anti-zonulin pills that Dr. Fasano is developing, may be able to prevent MC reactions just as effectively as they should prevent celiac reactions. (Unless I'm overlooking something here.)
Tex
I agree with you. This is just my opinion, but because of the enteritis, many of us have a bacterial imbalance, (especially if our doctors have prescribed oral antibiotics for us), and as a result of the bacterial imbalance, we are much more vulnerable to a yeast overgrowth, than the general public, because a proper bacterial balance is necessary, in order to keep candida in check, (candida is always present in our digestive systems, but it's not normally a problem, unless it is allowed to "take over", because of the lack of competition, or the lack of predators). Not only does alcohol feed the candida, but it is also the most common trigger for the Leaky Gut Syndrome, (LGS), and the LGS appears to be a necessary part of reactions, in that it provides the means by which all of the the miserable symptoms of MC, can develop. IOW, if the LGS could be prevented, reactions would also be prevented. Unfortunately, though, alcohol is not the only trigger for LGS, so not drinking alcohol, will not prevent MC reactions. Candida can also cause LGS, because it's "roots" can penetrate the tight junctions, in the epithelia of the colon, and hold them open, simply by their presence. All sugars and carbs also feed candida, of course - it's not just alcohol that acts as a feedstock for candida.
In view of this link with LGS, it's possible that the anti-zonulin pills that Dr. Fasano is developing, may be able to prevent MC reactions just as effectively as they should prevent celiac reactions. (Unless I'm overlooking something here.)
Tex
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Kathy,
I believe that quite a few members have noticed the same change - a significantly more potent effect.
Thinking about that, I have a hunch that it's due to improved absorption in the small intestine, because of the healing promoted by the GF diet. IOW, as the intestines heal, the malabsorption problem mostly disappears. Alcohol is one of the few "foods" that do not require any digestion, so it's rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, not only in the small intestine but also in the stomach, (about 20% of it is absorbed directly from the stomach, which makes alcohol probably the only "food", that is absorbed in the stomach).
As I'm sure you're aware, one way to slow down the effects, is to eat something, before or while drinking. When the stomach contains food, the pyloric valve, between the stomach and the ilium, will be closed, except to momentarily open to discharge chime, (partially digested food), from time to time. When the stomach is empty, the pyloric valve will usually remain open, and alcohol will pass right through, which allows it to be absorbed much more quickly, since the small intestine has much more surface area available for absorption, than the stomach.
Tex
I believe that quite a few members have noticed the same change - a significantly more potent effect.
Thinking about that, I have a hunch that it's due to improved absorption in the small intestine, because of the healing promoted by the GF diet. IOW, as the intestines heal, the malabsorption problem mostly disappears. Alcohol is one of the few "foods" that do not require any digestion, so it's rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, not only in the small intestine but also in the stomach, (about 20% of it is absorbed directly from the stomach, which makes alcohol probably the only "food", that is absorbed in the stomach).
As I'm sure you're aware, one way to slow down the effects, is to eat something, before or while drinking. When the stomach contains food, the pyloric valve, between the stomach and the ilium, will be closed, except to momentarily open to discharge chime, (partially digested food), from time to time. When the stomach is empty, the pyloric valve will usually remain open, and alcohol will pass right through, which allows it to be absorbed much more quickly, since the small intestine has much more surface area available for absorption, than the stomach.
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.
