Guest guest Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 DGL contains a unique chewable extract of deglycyrrhizinated licorice widely used in Europe. In this original formula, fructose is added to sweeten the extract's distinct flavor. DGL must be chewed, because saliva promotes its absorption and ensures optimum value. Raw cabbage juice has been well documented as having remarkable success in treating peptic ulcers. One liter per day of fresh juice, taken in divided doses, resulted in total ulcer healing in an average of only 10 days. Further research has shown that the high glutamine content of the juice is probably responsible for the efficacy of cabbage in treating these ulcers. In a double-blind clinical study of 57 patients, 24 using 1.6 grams of glutamine a day, with the rest using conventional therapy (antacids, antispasmodics, diet, milk, and bland diet), glutamine proved to be the more effective treatment. Half of the glutamine patients showed complete healing (according to radiographic analysis) within two weeks, and 22 of the 24 showed complete relief and healing within four weeks. Although the mechanism for these results is not known, it is postulated by the authors to be due to the role of glutamine in the manufacture of compounds which line and protect the stomach and small intestine. Q What is the best natural medicine for ulcers? A A special extract of licorice known as DGL. Licorice has historically been regarded as an excellent medicine for peptic ulcer. However, due to the side effects of the licorice compound glycyrrhetinic acid (it caused elevations in blood pressure in some cases), a procedure was developed to remove this compound from licorice. The result is a very successful, all-natural anti-ulcer agent known as deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL). Q How does DGL compare to antacids or drugs like Tagamet or Zantic? A Numerous studies over the years have found DGL to be an effective anti-ulcer compound. In several head-to-head comparison studies, DGL has been shown to be more effective than either Tagamet, Zantac, or antacids in both short-term treatment and maintenance therapy of peptic ulcers. However while these drugs are associated with significant side effects, DGL is extremely safe and is only a fraction of the cost. For Example, while Tagmet and Zantac typically cost well over $100 for a month's supply, DGL is available in health food stores at $15 for a months supply. Q Specifically, how does DGL compare to other drugs in treating gastric ulcers? A In a study of DGL in gastric ulcers, 33 gastric ulcer patients were treated with either DGL (760mg, three times a day) or a placebo for one month. There was a significantly greater reduction in ulcer size in the DGL group (78%), than in the placebo group (34%). Complete healing occurred in 44% of those receiving DGL, but in only 6% of the placebo group. Subsequent studies have shown DGL to be as effective as Tagamet and Zantac for both short-term treat and maintenance therapy of gastric ulcer. For example, in a head-to head comparison with Tagamet, 100 patients received either DGL (760mg, three times a day between meals) or Tagamet (200mg, three times a day and 400mg at bedtime). The percentage of ulcers healed after six and 12 weeds were similar in both groups. Yet, while Tagamet is associated with some toxicity, DGL is extremely safe to use. Gastric ulcers are often a result of the use of alcohol, aspirin, or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, caffeine, and other factors that decrease the integrity of the gastric lining. As DGL has been shown to reduce the gastric bleeding caused by aspirin, DGL is strongly indicated for the prevention of gastric ulcers in patients requiring long-term treatment with ulcer-causing drugs, such as aspirin, other NSAISs and corticosteroids. cgiambri <cgiambri@...> wrote: Earthmother,Never heard of DGL. It is the bleeding ulcer that caused the hole in her intestines I assume. Gosh.... Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Learning something new every day here. Thanks Suzi. I wonder if peptic ulcer same thing as bleeding ulceer. Need to research that. I am hoping her insurance policy will cover through a prescription from her dr. membership to a gym with trainer. Many drs. write prescriptions these days and patient gets covered. At 24 hour fitness in TX daycare free and they have a wonderful program for kids too. Maybe she can gete into Yoga as well. Club 5 minuts froom her house so can't call that stress. hugs, carolg > Earthmother, > > Never heard of DGL. It is the bleeding ulcer that caused the hole > in her intestines I assume. Gosh.... > > > > Suzi > List Owner > health/ > > http://360./suziesgoats > What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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