There is no substitute for getting your blood levels of vit D measured. Vitamin D3 is the natural version. We UCers are likely to be deficient since we may have problems with absorption. (Actually I...
Maltodextrin is so frustrating for me because it is in so many vitamins and supplements, and I take tons of supplements. I know it can only be inside those capsules in minute quantities but it...
Does anyone know of any documented case or research involving UC due to pathogen as it seems many people on this forum have had similar experiences. Yes there are many threads. You can search here...
What are the other ingredients you see as avoid? You can check out my signature and see other items like Sorbitol, malitol, etc., not just processed food additives but some foods too. But food is an...
I go by what my gut says and my gut doesn't like maltodextrin. But here is some science behind it. Maltodextrin was originally researched by Old Mike and I immediately followed up because I could...
Along with carrageenan and polysorbate80, you can add maltodextrin to the list....
I dunno but magnesium citrate is a laxative, in fact it is used as a colonoscopy prep. Natural citric acid is found in many fruits especially citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. However...
Hi Hailey, This is IamCurious, aka BabeintheWoods. I found the Hailey's Letter thread so interesting when it was posted because I am also one of those lucky UCers who found relief through...
I agree. It's understandable that those who are most vulnerable such as the elderly, diabetics, etc., or those with compromised immune systems may want to get vaccinated. But if you are otherwise...
A study of almost 10 million people in Wuhan, China, found that asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 did not occur. This was published in the well regarded Science publication, Nature , and perhaps may...
Covid Mortality Risk by Age: 0-24: 1 in 250,000 25-44: 1 in 16,666 45-65: 1 in 2,500 65+: 1 in 500 Covid-19 is a very serious disease but mostly for the elderly and probably also for some of the...
You are mistaken. Nobody is saying that Dr. Kary Mullis was talking about the Covid-19 virus. Mullis died in August, 2019. The video is saying it was The University of Oxford Center for Evidence...
You are not alone. Some might say that Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, and company are making perfect sense when you realize they are heavily invested in vaccines. Below is a video explaining why the PCR...
I am prediabetic and that is the real reason why I monitor my diet so closely. Luckily the same processed foods I need to avoid to manage my blood sugar are the same foods I need to avoid that...
If there is an interaction then most likely it is a synergism where they enhance the effectiveness for each other. But I am not the expert here. Your GI says it's OK and I am sure Quincy will agree....
It's not just vitamin D. The NIH seems to be pushing vaccines and ignoring everything else. This doctor at a Senate hearing is passionately pleading congress to force the NIH to look at his data....
fyi Wuhan is out of lockdown and partying again https://youtu.be/9u9_KqQJvfI ...
I cannot tolerate mesalamines but manage my UC by monitoring my diet for certain foods that trigger symptoms, as well as some selected supplements. (See my signature.)...
Actually the overall covid mortality rate is much lower than 1 percent. Covid Mortality Risk by Age: 0-24: 1 in 250,000 25-44: 1 in 16,666 45-65: 1 in 2,500 65+: 1 in 500 Hindsight is 20/20 but...
Two people with two different opinions. Apparently Dr. Kary Mullis, who won the Noble Prize for inventing the PCR test, also doesn't have a high opinion of Anthony Fauci. OTOH this may be the case...
I am not sure but you might be referring to why they had so much trouble trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine until now. The following might be what you are talking about:...
Quincy is right, mesalamines (5-ASA) and aspirin are not the same. Aspirin can cause internal bleeding while 5-ASAs are anti-inflammatory for UC. But they are related. Mesalamines are derived from...
Are they selling Mutaflor here in the U.S. again? I thought it was a wonderful probiotic but it was only temporarily available here before being discontinued. What you might be experiencing is the...
Here intelligent people can respectfully share our differing views of covid vaccines among ourselves, but there is no justification for the following. So now if a kid suffers from long term side...
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/pfizer-ceo-sold-stock-6-million-30-percent-compensation-vaccine-2020-11-1029798146 "The Pfizer chief cashed out more than [b]60% of his stock the same...
all execs of fortune 500 companies have little control over when their stock is sold and must follow very stringent regulations That misses the point. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla planned to sell his...
Lecithin or phosphatidylcholine (PPC) was originally extracted from egg yolks and is used as an emulsifier in cooking and as a food supplement to lower cholesterol. I used to take PPC to lower...
Ambling, There is no nonsense and pseudoscience here. If you don't like The Liberty Beacon as a source then you can google Dr. Michael Yeadon for yourself and you will see dozens of sources verifying...
I hope it is safe but I would err on the side of caution. For one thing in this rush for approval there have been no long term safety studies. Another thing that worries me is that the former vice...
Curcumin has been in my signature for years....
Years ago Culturelle and VSL#3 worked very well for me. But a few years ago their formulas changed to include excipients such as maltodextrin, etc. that tore up my gut so those probiotics became less...
yea! Monitoring my diet with selected supplements has helped me remain in remission for quite some time now, no blood, no urgency, with no more than one or sometimes two BMs a day. But I have never...
I have heard that some people can remain in remission with smoking no more than 2 or 3 cigarettes per day. I am not sure how the minimal health risks with smoking so few cigarettes compares with...
Over the years I have seen dozens of posts where people have seen their symptoms attenuated when going on a vacation. I myself have noticed the same after a weekend at the beach. I have assumed it...
If you want to reduce your UC symptoms as well as CRP then I guess you should take more UC meds. But if all you want is to only lower your CRP then there are many other ways to accomplish this...
I am not on prescription meds and maintain remission mostly from watching my diet. So I recommend a food diary to watch out for any food triggers, some of my major ones are in my signature. But I do...
I can sympathize with your son because I have tried different mesalamines on three separate occasions and found that they all made me feel worse. I have heard other stories from people who post here...
I don't take iron supplements so I am not sure what supplement is best. Chelated iron? I dunno. But I do know that vitamin C helps your body to absorb iron. And many people who are anemic sometimes...
Right, your article said: “Although some herbal remedies have been used for treatment of IBD patients were effective, there is no strong evidence for recommendation of these drugs in IBD as a single...
For me it isn't so important if the probiotic is refrigerated but what other crap is inserted into the powder or capsule. For example I used to find the Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) in Culturelle...
I noticed that until last night you haven't participated in HW since 2019. Thanks for returning to HW to share your experience....
The problem with curcumin is that it is not easily assimilated into the body. That is why many formulas include black pepper to make it more easily absorbed. But black pepper can be problematic for...
Your post is very helpful. Since all of us are different we need to discover what is effective on our own. Thanks for sharing....
Not all supplements works for everyone just as not everybody reacts the same to certain meds. I take curcumin, a concentrated extract from turmeric, and it seems to help. Boswellia doesn't agree with...
Diet makes a dramatic difference for me Same here. Diet is the mainstay of my remission. Supplements taken as needed mostly if I eat something bad....
"These findings suggest that the baseline use of biologics is not associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes" Great news!...
Over the years I have seen a dozen threads about VSL#3 or VSL#3DS helping chronic pouchitis. I don't take VSL#3 anymore so I am not sure if it has been replaced with a similar formula found in...
I have seen posts from IBDers who say they need 10,000 of vitamin D3/day to raise their blood levels. Another idea might be to get lots of sunlight to bypass the digestive system. I heard one day at...