It seems the I grow less tolerant of food by the month. I’ve always been lactose intolerant, I can’t drink milk, eat cheese, or anything with any sort of cream in it without getting serious gas issues. Anymore I also get major irritation from red meat and pork, certain, beans, and peanut butter. I’ve tried some basic lactose intolerance pills but they usually don’t help much.
Anybody use a lactose supplement that actually provides some good relief and / or gas prevention?
Betain HCL. Controversial on this site, but seems to help me with my digestion/lactose issues a little bit. I’m not super lactose intolerant, but I will get the gas, but the Betaine seems to help with that. YMMV.
J77: IMO, you should look into a solid probiotic along with an enzyme blend. Take both regularly, give it a few months, and if nothing improves, get tested for food intolerances.
In the gut health thread morepain recommended them.
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Never tried them, but would gladly if someone were to out them in front of me.
If MP says they are good, then that’s enough recommendation for me.
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His post:
[quote]morepain wrote:
POST I MADE IN PRADABOYS THREAD, this protocol is what i used when working with a board certified nuerologist/functional medicine specialist…EVERYTHING starts in the gut…most “disease” that afflicts man could be stopped though whole food nutrition and proper gut health maintenance. The following protocol will clean up a toxic gut and get you back on track and feeling great.
You need to clean the gut up as well, this is the protocol i followed from my nuerologist/functional medicine practitioner
take in a series not all at once
Metagenics canbactin ar (one bottle till gone)
Metagenics candibactin br (one bottle till gone)
Olive leaf extract (for one month as directed)
Capryllic acid (two months as directed)
Stay on GOOD probiotic for life…i use metagenics ulta flora plus df
fish oil (Flameout is all i use) 2-4 grams per day
glutamine (or jsut healthy serivings of Metabolic Drive which has plenty and also covers the rest of your aminos) [/quote]
I just purchased the first 2, but I will say they did cost quite a bit. For about a month’s supply of #1 and #2 it cost me a combined $134US. Giving it a go, see how I feel. My gut health isn’t bad shape though, just could be better.
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My gut health isn’t bad shape though, just could be better.
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So have you eliminated the likely irritants; bread, pasta, dairy, gluten?
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Not totally. I have wheat once a week via a cheat meal, and small amounts of cheese 2-3x/week.
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Personally, rather than spend lots of bucks on pills I can’t afford right now, I would be looking to eliminate possible causes. It’s cost effective and a good learning tool
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Already have, lived on a diet of 50g of carbs a day for over 18 months. I use to be Shugart paranoid
EDIT: I did well with cheese during this period, and played with different food choices when I decided to move away from a low carb lifestyle. I don’t find wheat to suit me, but would rather not give up the weekly pizza.
I’ve had great luck with my stomach issues taking fish oil and keeping my vitamin D3 levels between 60 to 70ng/ml. I also avoid gluten which is found in some grains. I saw this group was promoting the idea of eating gluten free for the month of January since it can cause stomach issues for many people. Might be something to look at. Good luck!
