alternative healing for IBD

princesa,
I just started l-glutamine about a week ago. So far, so good. What dosage are you taking?  I read that it is best to take l-glutamine on an empty stomach.

What digestive enzymes are you taking?

Damo, I have some bottles of Aloe Vera gel liquid. It says to mix so much in with something like carrot juice. Is this something that is tolerable tasting by itself or can it be mixed in with other juices? The thing that is making me hesitate to take it is that it causes a laxative effect. You had any experience with this? Do you mix yours in with anything to drink? Thanks. AtWitsEnd

damo123 said...
You are both more than welcome. We hear so many bad stories about IBD I just think we don't hold onto the good ones enough!

D

Damo, here is some info on L-Glutamine. I took one dose of the powder mixed in water and read that it should not be taken without consulting with the doctor first.

 

WHY L-GLUTAMINE IS SO IMPORTANT:

• Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body.
• Glutamine controls the supply of nitrogen in the body. Nitrogen is necessary for balance in the body, but too much nitrogen is exceedingly toxic.
• Glutamine also buffers poisonous wastes, such as ammonia and helps remove them from the body.
• Construction of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is dependent upon adequate amounts of glutamine.
• During stress associated with illness, the body breaks down its own muscle to produce large quantities of glutamine - hence serious illness is associated with loss of muscle mass due to glutamine deprivation.
• One-third of the amino acids released at times of stress are in the form of glutamine.
• Without glutathione (major antioxidant), the body will die in only three days. For the body to make glutathione, it needs glutamine.
• Glutamine is destroyed by cooking and acids. People who cook too much of their food may easily be glutamine deficient.

Digestive Aid

• In Japan and Asia, glutamine is used as an effective anti-ulcer drug for the stomach.
• Intestinal mucosa is completely dependent upon glutamine.
• Digestion and normal metabolic function of the intestines are dependent upon adequate amounts of glutamine.
• Leaky bowel syndrome and damaged mucosa are usually associated with glutamine deficiency.
• Through the action of glutamine on the kidneys, the body controls pH balance and eliminates acids.
• Glutamine is important in preventing the loss of electrolytes.
• Glutamine is easily destroyed by high temperatures. Cooked food has no usable glutamine in it.

Post Edited (at wit's end) : 8/22/2007 10:58:18 AM (GMT-6)

In my research l-glutamine kept popping up over and over as a good supplement for the intestines, diarrhea and UC in general.  I figured I would give it a try.  I got it in powder form at a GNC, it was only about $8 or $9 for a two month supply.  I feel pretty good right now, time will tell if it is due to the glutamine.  It is generally marketed to weightlifters because in addition to healing the intestines and controlling diarrhea, it helps workout recovery.   Below are some links, the last link is the brand I use...

  http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/23/86.cfm

  http://www.cababstractsplus.org/google/abstract.asp?AcNo=20043080272

  http://www.vitaminevi.com/Supp/Glutamine-F.htm

  http://www.bodyfortress.com/pages/productDetail.aspx?Pid=4

 

princesa...what protein powder do you use...I can't really use the whey powders .. too much gas discomfort.

I've seen a few who use l-glutathione..seems positive for UCers.

One member recently is taking a probiotic with l-glutathione in it...something from Flora. That's interesting I thought.

q