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Posted 6/14/2013 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
I get a large part of my calcium from dark leafy greens. Also, I take fermented cod liver oil and transdermal magnesium (easier on my gut!) to make sure I can use the calcium I get.
Posted 6/14/2013 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
I've been gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, preservative free, soy free, and corn free for over a week, so far NO imporvement in symptoms. I'm hoping maybe it just takes longer than a week, although the junk should be out of my colon by now so I don't know exactly why it's not working. Either way I'm going to stick to this because all the things that I've cut out are bad for your system in so many other ways as well.
Posted 6/14/2013 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
Good work Hippiekas - you said it right! Cutting out these things can potentially improve your symptoms but in any case cutting them out should be good for your general health!

I would give it at least month or two, hopefully you will notice improvement!
Posted 6/14/2013 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
what jm said !
Posted 6/14/2013 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
100% agree with Sara.

Calcium has a key role to play in regulating the PH balance in our bodies. Animal protein, especially red meat, are highly acid forming foods and lower the PH of our blood. Calcium then get released from our bones to bring our PH back in to balance.

Therefore the amount of calcium that each individual requires is likely to vary significantly based on the content of their diet. A plant based diet can provide more than enough calcium.
Posted 6/15/2013 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
you one of them veguns too jm ?
Posted 6/15/2013 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
Ummm. Thanks for the responses. Still not sure what to do. Don't like thinking about my melons (or anyone elses) getting tugged on forever and I am not overly concerned calcium. I don't rely on dairy products for my calcium. Before I was on 6MP, which put me in clinical remission, I could not eat dairy or high lactose. Now it doesn't seem to bother me, but I don't want to continue damaging my gut if that contributed to my UC in the first place.

I don't want to buy a goat or cow, either. Lol. I already have a pet micro pig.
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