Re:Re: illegal supplements?

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Tom

I hadn't heard of the supplements you mention, so did a little searching. I am not a biochemist, or a doctor, so can't advise you on the benefits of each supplement you mention, or say exactly how it will help your body. But we can make a few conclusions about them, using common sense and a basic understanding of nutrition and digestion.

I did find rhodiola rosea; en.wikipedia.org has a helpful article on it. Since it is a herb, that means it is a polysaccharide so has long-term digestive implications. By that I mean, small amounts of herbs used as seasonings or in tea are OK while on SCD, but herbs used in supplements (larger amounts), over the long-term, can delay or block healing of the intestinal tract, or possibly damage it further. So you'll have to weigh the benefits of using rhodiola with the possible risks.

Adrenal glandular will be tissue from an animal source, usually bovine (cow). If I understand the websites I looked at. With this you'll need to pay attention to the inert ingredients used in the supplement, to avoid any illegals. Check out the complete list of ingredients, active and inactive or inert, before you give it a try. The adrenal glandular itself should be OK in terms of digestion, but of course there is no guarantee that your own body will tolerate it; your immune system may react to the substance.

Iberogast is a tincture, so moves the herbal ingredients (polysaccharides) into a form that is more acceptable to use while on SCD. It contains several ingredients that are roots, which definitely makes them off-limits while on SCD. But tinctures change the form of things -- I just can't say if that makes it better for long-term use while on SCD. I would guess it might be better tolerated or do less damage than swallowing the herb directly -- but I don't know for sure.

With all three items, there is no guarantee that your own body will tolerate it. I suggest caution if you decide to use any of these supplements.

My body is very sensitive to supplements, and if my immune system doesn't react, my digestion or nervous system usually does. In the beginning of my health crisis I tried a number of expensive supplements, but reacted badly to every one of them, and had to throw them out. Such a waste of money. So I stick to SCD foods and keep my supplements to a minimum, just a few critical minerals and vitamins. Over the long term my body healed without all the extra supplements. My digestive disorders are functional, so I can't get back to "normal" but my digestion has improved considerably the longer I've been on SCD.

Kim M.

SCD 5+ years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6 years

neurological deterioration 3 years

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Any advice on adrenal supplements "rhodiola" and "adrenal glandular"?I tried looking them up on BTVC legal list and didn't find them listed.(they were recommended after a hair analysis test revealed I am "FastMetabolizer, Type 4," which may explain assorted symptoms.Oh, and something called Iberogast (liquid drops for IBS)? This was alsorecommended.

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Tom

I hadn't heard of the supplements you mention, so did a little searching. I am not a biochemist, or a doctor, so can't advise you on the benefits of each supplement you mention, or say exactly how it will help your body. But we can make a few conclusions about them, using common sense and a basic understanding of nutrition and digestion.

I did find rhodiola rosea; en.wikipedia.org has a helpful article on it. Since it is a herb, that means it is a polysaccharide so has long-term digestive implications. By that I mean, small amounts of herbs used as seasonings or in tea are OK while on SCD, but herbs used in supplements (larger amounts), over the long-term, can delay or block healing of the intestinal tract, or possibly damage it further. So you'll have to weigh the benefits of using rhodiola with the possible risks.

Adrenal glandular will be tissue from an animal source, usually bovine (cow). If I understand the websites I looked at. With this you'll need to pay attention to the inert ingredients used in the supplement, to avoid any illegals. Check out the complete list of ingredients, active and inactive or inert, before you give it a try. The adrenal glandular itself should be OK in terms of digestion, but of course there is no guarantee that your own body will tolerate it; your immune system may react to the substance.

Iberogast is a tincture, so moves the herbal ingredients (polysaccharides) into a form that is more acceptable to use while on SCD. It contains several ingredients that are roots, which definitely makes them off-limits while on SCD. But tinctures change the form of things -- I just can't say if that makes it better for long-term use while on SCD. I would guess it might be better tolerated or do less damage than swallowing the herb directly -- but I don't know for sure.

With all three items, there is no guarantee that your own body will tolerate it. I suggest caution if you decide to use any of these supplements.

My body is very sensitive to supplements, and if my immune system doesn't react, my digestion or nervous system usually does. In the beginning of my health crisis I tried a number of expensive supplements, but reacted badly to every one of them, and had to throw them out. Such a waste of money. So I stick to SCD foods and keep my supplements to a minimum, just a few critical minerals and vitamins. Over the long term my body healed without all the extra supplements. My digestive disorders are functional, so I can't get back to "normal" but my digestion has improved considerably the longer I've been on SCD.

Kim M.

SCD 5+ years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6 years

neurological deterioration 3 years

>>>>>>>>>>>>

Any advice on adrenal supplements "rhodiola" and "adrenal glandular"?I tried looking them up on BTVC legal list and didn't find them listed.(they were recommended after a hair analysis test revealed I am "FastMetabolizer, Type 4," which may explain assorted symptoms.Oh, and something called Iberogast (liquid drops for IBS)? This was alsorecommended.