Re: Re: gf cf diet may help some children To Alison R

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Hi , 

below are direct quotes from Amy Yasko's forum (they are her quotes).  As mentioned below there is a webisode talk in relation to h pylori which is ecxellent but very complex (its also very long - I think it was from last years autism one conference).  I'm not sure how much it could help without doing the testing.  

I'm finding yasko really good but its hard to just do bits of it and its really expensive - its good to understand some of her principles though.  For us it provided lost of missing parts to our jigsaw puzzles.

BHMT 8 mutations may also play a role in allowing for increased Helicobacter levels. As I have discussed in the past we tend to see increased norepinephrine and norepinephrine breakdown products for those who are BHMT 8+. Recent studies have shown that higher levels of norepinephrine as well as epinephrine are associated with increased levels of Helicobacter. Increased epinephrine has been correlated with the cortisol/stress response which would suggest that keeping that in balance may also be helpful and may explain increased issues with acid reflux and Helicobacter in stressful circumstances.

Helicobacter/H. Pylori 

INDICATORS: Positive Helicobacter test, Low manganese on UEE or Hair metals test inspite of supplementation, Very High Suberic on MAP, Extreme swings on CSA or GI Profile Stool PH, Very Low copper UEE, High copper HMT, High aspartate or High tryptamine on a neurotransmitter test, excretion of bismuth on a FMT in the absence of supplementation, consistent cadmium excretion on a UTM or FMT, signs of ketosis on a MAP. If you and your doctor feel this may be an issue, take some time to watch the DVD Webisode talk on H.pylori (www.dramyyasko.com/resources). Then work with your doctor to slowly layer in H.pylori support. Run HMT, FM and UTM/UEE's on a regular basis to follow lithium levels, bismuth levels and the excretion of cadmium. 

Gut PH and Excess Stomach Acid 

Excess stomach acid in the system can cause loose stools and severe stomach pain. Ammonia that is generated from excessive protein is alkaline. This may help to neutralize the stomach acid and would make the stools and gut pain better. However, using a high protein diet to address loose stools is not dealing with the root of the problem if it is caused by excess stomach acid. Creating high ammonia levels via diet to neutralize acids treats the symptom but not the underlying imbalance in the body. Stomach acid is triggered by histamine reacting with H2 receptors in the stomach. So a high protein diet may be increasing ammonia which is neutralizing the stomach acid and improving the gut issue. However, it is not addressing why you have excess acid in the first place nor is it considering why there may be high histamine in the system (histamine is related to methylation function). In addition it is important to evaluate ammonia levels and to consider the consequences of high ammonia. I am not suggesting that individuals abandon the SCD diet, especially as it has made a positive difference for many people. However, I would suggest a test for Helicobacter pylori as that is often a causative agent for excess stomach acid (stool tests are now available in addition to the saliva test). The use of mastica gum is reported to be very helpful for addressing this organism. The compounded Peptimycin support supplement is designed to help with support for the body when H.pylori is a concern. Stomach pH and Bowel support with meals. Also familiarize yourself with the program to help with H.pylori. I would also suggest that you consider running a DDI urine amino acid test (UAA) so that you can look at Ammonia, Taurine and other amino acids while on the SCD diet.  

BWAlison

 

Alison

Could you please go into some detail about what markers Yasko believe can lead to H pylori and what SNP's can be responsible for that .....I am very curious and also a strong believer that some tests do hide clues that some times escapes us because often we look to the bigger picture.

many thanks