Basically SCD yogurt is cultured longer to insure all the lactose is consumed. Also the starter must only contain the two yogurt bacteria L bulgaricus and S thermopiles and optionally L acidophilus...
The literature that comes with VSL indicates that one should increase the dosage when symptoms are active. Dose is 1-2 packets for just management of UC and 2-3 packets for management of ACTIVE UC....
Thanks for posting. I've been seeing Barbara Olendski for 2yrs and can't say enough about her and her team pictured in the article. Firstly they are supportive and sympathetic. They are research...
I saw results within days on the intro diet. As others mentioned really important to read the "bible" before trying SCD IMHO. I will add that after the intro I think it's also important to slowly...
I was on a taper starting at 40mg and reducing by 10mg each week. As stated it really helped quickly with the urgency and frequency. Side effects for me were that I was wired at the higher doses. It...
I've taken them 5d/wk for about a year. Certainly no negative effects. Seems to reduce urgency during the day....
"Crittenden and her research partners warn against turning their research into a diet, even if the link between the Hadza’s gut microbiome and their lower rates of gastrointetinal illness prove...
That's a good question and I thought about it this way. If I ferment my food before eating then do the bugs produce the butyrate outside and thus there is less produced in your gut? In general...
That starter should be fine. A small amount of the lecithin is legal and the other milk stuff will get consumed by the yogurt bugs. If you can get shipping form the US you can get a bottle of the...
I have consistently had low ferritin. The rest of the anemia markers have been relatively normal aside from a particularly bad time two years ago. Infusions bump it up to normal range and then it...
Wow! That's good insurance. I pay ~$175 for 3 months....
That was awesome! Thanks for posting! Looks like he's dug a little deeper into the differences of gut micro biome since the last lecture I saw. It would be remarkable if his efforts led to the...
I've taken 299v on several occassions but nothing striking either +ve or -ve. Some good literature on it though. Probiotics are subtle though so you may need to take it for a while and bump up the...
My D levels were ~20 2yrs ago and now at 52. I supplement with 5000IU/day in the winter and 4000IU in the summer....
It was a while ago but my best recollection is that I didn't see an effect. The amounts are pretty low though. It might be interesting to try higher amounts especially of the C butyricum which...
I ordered some a while back from a place in Indianapolis. http://indyvitamins.com/probiotic.html...
I tolerate iron bisglycinate well. It's a chelate that's supposed to absorb better and thus not wind up in the gut....
I had success taking the full dose when I first woke up. By bed time I was down enough to sleep....
Hard to get used to at first for a lot of reasons already stated. Stick with it and it gets easier and easier to retain. Definitely expel excess air before. Best long term option for most. It was the...
Colazal is delivered to left side by binding the 5-ASA to a carrier molecule and then being cleaved enzymatically in the colon to release the 5-ASA....
I take Colazal. It's supposed to target left sided UC. Not sure it does anything but I tolerate it....
Just bought some and put them in the freezer :)....
I did try culturing it in milk when I had a stash last year. Mixed results. Some attempts were scary. A couple had the sourness of yogurt but tasted different. If anyone knows a cell culture expert...
Any lacto fermented veggies will do like kimchi and sauerkraut....
What soy stud said for the most part. SCD had a positive effect for me for about a year and then did not after a big flare. Addition of prebiotic resistant starches helped along with 5-ASA from both...
Go for it. I've been biking for a while with UC(distal at time) without negative consequences. Maybe start slow and build up duration and intensity. Wear chamois. Acts as a diaper :)....
Did SCD for about a year. Didn't cheat. Was effective initially but after a big flare it did not have the same effect as initially so modified to add in more prebiotic foods....
My GI did any an initial parasitology test but not sure how extensive. Later my primary recommended the CDSA from Genova which I've done several times since. The first time it identified 2...
I use the VSL3 DS prescription sachets. I have tried doses from 1/day to 3/day with mostly positive results of less urgency and better formed BMs. If your insurance will cover the prescription it's...
You can also drip the yogurt to make it less sour. That's basically what Greek yogurt is and it's more creamy and less sour....
Mostly omelet with navy beans, onion and cheddar. If I'm in a hurry it's nut butter and a banana....
Can't tell much after 3 days. For me I saw reduction in frequency right away but D didn't subside for about 6 weeks. I'd try SCD for at least 2 months before giving up. Also, ready the BTVC book so...
Only side effect I saw was increase in gas for a few days the first time I took it. As with most probiotics I've taken I seem to have an initial positive effect in that I have better formed BMs and...
The isolation part is the worst part in some sense. Other diseases have the hero factor. For some reason there's nothing heroic about struggling with UC....
Try searching for "gas free soak" and you'll find the Mayo preparation instructions which is what SCD recommends. An overnight soak followed by a rinse before cooking should also suffice. The idea is...
Many different theories and recommendations. SCD restricts these and many other carbs. Many other diets consider resistant starches such as those in plantain and potato to be prebiotic or feeding...
I think the weights are a good idea and may help to put on muscle mass. When I was at my worst I still tried to train on the treadmill in the mornings every day. Luckily there was a nearby bathroom...
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I'm on the same med and dose as you. Some people call it Colazal. There are several people here of it. It is very similar to Mesalamines except it is bonded to a carrier molecule so the drug is...
Yes, that's the good stuff. Bob's Unmodified Potato Starch....
FWIW Barbara Olendski is my nutritionist. She is fantastic. Her team hold biweekly cooking classes for their IBD patients to help them to adhere to the diet. It is indeed an offshoot of the SCD but...
I started with just regular foods like navy beans and green bananas. I recently started adding the PS. I take ~3t each day either mixed just in water or with peanut butter. Definitely start slow and...
Those are some serious blood numbers! Yay!...
Yes, goal is to keep the kraut submerged. After a couple tries you will be an expert with the baggie method. Maybe try smaller batches until you get there. Check out the link I posted in this thread...
BV, that is a really low ferritin level. I've been having low ferritin levels for a couple years but lowest I've seen is 15. When it gets that low my GI prescribes iron infusions although I have to...
Thanks for that detail. I'm going to give it a try....
Joanna, the fermented berries sound interesting. How do you do that? Do you use a starter like a yogurt starter or some probiotics?...
Mason jars are perfect. I use the wide mouth ones and the white plastic tops. I use a sandwich bag partially filled with water to keep the kraut below the brine....
Easy to make and if you make a big batch at once it will last a while. I've followed the gist of Sander Katz. Check out his Wild Fermentation site for good tips and he has a couple YouTube vids on...
I have not faced any problems in two attempts. I just tell the border guys I did some shopping and have a few items bringing back if they ask. If they press me I will just be honest and say it is...