Why is hemp protein considered SCD illlegal ?

It has 14g of fiber for each 12 g of protein, complete protein spectrum and balanced omega-3,6

www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/legal/detail/hemp-seed-hemp-protein-powder/

Post Edited (aguywithuc) : 1/2/2015 12:50:30 PM (GMT-7)

SCD, in my opinion, is antiquated and the research is showing some of the "illegal" foods to be beneficial for the colon. Elaine was just going by the best information at the time and it helped some folks. I think the current research on RS and other foods speaks for itself.

Also, omega-3s from vegan sources (ALA) have terrible conversion ratios to EPA-DHA, the bioactive form of omega-3. More here.

However, research clearly indicates that the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is extremely limited. Less than 5% of ALA gets converted to EPA, and less than 0.5% (one-half of one percent) of ALA is converted to DHA.

Best.

Guardian7 said...
Also, omega-3s from vegan sources (ALA) have terrible conversion ratios to EPA-DHA, the bioactive form of omega-3. More here.

Thanks for emphasizing that. I read that also but forgot. Salmon is like medicine to me but lately it seems fish oil pills from salmon ( any brand ) or small Atlantic anchovies etc causes an almost allergic reaction. Zero replies to my inquiry about the glycerin in the gel caps so that is not the cause unless it is me alone who is sensitive to glycerin.

Hemp protein has more fiber than whey protein which apparently I am not allergic to so using Whey immediately after workouts due to its quick absorption and using hemp 1-2 times per day at other times.

Thanks

Guardian7 said...
The only fish oil brand that I had results with was nordiac naturals ultimate omega. It could definitely be one of the ingredients causing the issues, but could also be oxidation (spoiled fish oil pills). There are very few brands I trust.

It was way too expensive for me, so I try to stick to salmon. Interestingly enough, there was one user here Enfyre who resolved his flare by eating salmon and germinated barley foodstuff (study here.

Interesting I stopped a flare by eating salmon only but find its hard to these days. I also have some GBF I bought from China and should try using it. I think I tried it 'once' and felt no overnight benefit but sounds worth another shot.

GBF aka "Hordeum vulgare" aka "Mai Ya"

Mine is labeled "Mai Ya" and in smaller print "Hordeum vulgare" ( Germinated Fruit )

They seem to be all the same thing.

www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/hordeum-vulgare.html

Gastrointestinal effects: Germinated Barley Foodstuff (GBF) is derived from the aleurone and scutellum fractions of germinated barley. GBF appears to induce proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells and facilitate defecation through bacterial production of short chain fatty acids, especially butyrate. GBF is believed to facilitate epithelial repair and suppress epithelial NFkB-DNA binding activity through butyrate (by the microflora bifidobacterium and eubacterium). GBF has been associated with increased growth of these microflora in the intestinal tract.14,6 - See more at: http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/hordeum-vulgare.html#sthash.IvJf5CIf.dpuf

You are either following SCD or you're not. I achieved UC remission (still in remission 13 years later) through following the diet strictly, and I've never taken meds since.

Elaine didn't just "go by the best information at the time and help some folks", a comment which completely undermines a lifetime of work, she studied the sickness and the food at molecular level to understand what was going on to cause the issues, and why some foods were tolerated better than others. She dedicated her life to understanding and studying it. Her research is still valid today - so many people have been helped by following it. She spent a whole year just studying probiotics alone.

Hemp seed has a very tough exterior and is very fiberous - it is very difficult to digest for most IBDers who are not healed. If you are well, then yes, Hemp seed is a great nutritious food. If you have IBD, then not so.

Whilst you may think "SCD is somewhat inconsistent with current knowledge", realise that most of these foods you think are great, are not being examined from the perspective of someone with IBD. SCD isn't saying that foods are illegal because they are bad for you, they are illegal because people with IBD have a hard time with them when they are not healed. Psylium is a classic - it causes agony and pain for most people with IBD, yet it is still marketed and sold and something to help with digestion.

I think it's great to discuss things like this in these forums, but for those of you not on SCD, please don't undermine the diet with throwaway comments such as the writer "went by the best information", or "it's inconsistent with current knowledge", when you either haven't been successful, gave up or have never tried it.

Best guesses do not help very sick people - so please be very careful when suggesting that something is OK for someone with IBD who is on SCD. That is why the "SCD Police" as you call them, exist. You can do a lot of damage with throwaway comments. Other people read the same article and take it as fact, when maybe they are trying to adhere to SCD strictly. I'm all for discussion, but base it on some true facts, not assumptions.

If you want answers as to why something isn't allowed on the diet, ask the question in the proper SCD forums, where you will be properly informed, and you can discuss the pros and cons with people who have experience of the diet and possibly trying the food. Something might work for you, but do not assume it works for everyone and don't put someone in a position where they could end up in hospital. THANKS :)

I agree with the above, SCD questions should be asked on SCD forums like Facebook or Yahoo groups. Those are the two best

I found remission with the SCD diet as well you can find my story on healing well. I used a combination of mesalamine and the SCD diet after being diagnosed with full-blown pancolitis. It took a little over a year. I had the worst of it though.

Abe