Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 When you say different, is it a better or worse different? I have two cartons of salt, one is Mortons and one is Hain and both list the same ingredients (they're both iodized salt). Regardless, I guess I'll try just using the sea salt I have for a while and see how that goes. Thanks so much for your input. Pegi > > > > I just looked at the ingredients in my table salt and it contains calcium silicate (anticaking agent), dextrose, potassium iodide and sodium bicarbonate. I know the BTVC site says it's okay if it has dextrose, but does anyone know if the calcium silicate is legal? I have a real problem with being able to cut down on salt, I use an extreme amount on my food and was wondering if this could be contributing to a really bad flare up I've been having for about a week. I know it could be any number of things, but just wanted to know if anyone has any information on this. > > > > Thanks, > > Pegi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 At 07:55 PM 3/25/2010, you wrote: I just looked at the ingredients in my table salt and it contains calcium silicate (anticaking agent), dextrose, potassium iodide and sodium bicarbonate. I know the BTVC site says it's okay if it has dextrose, but does anyone know if the calcium silicate is legal? I have a real problem with being able to cut down on salt, I use an extreme amount on my food and was wondering if this could be contributing to a really bad flare up I've been having for about a week. I know it could be any number of things, but just wanted to know if anyone has any information on this. Pegi, Since you're giving up processed food, you're also giving up a stunning amount of sodium, and it will take your system awhile to adjust to this. It's probably why you're craving salt. I would not give up your salt with iodine unless you are replacing the iodine some how -- maybe eating iodine rich seafood. Elaine considered the iodine critical enough to excuse the dextrose, which is used to keep the iodine from sublimating out of the salt. You need iodine to keep your thyroid functioning properly. Calcium silicate should be legal. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would not give up your salt with iodine unless you are replacing the iodine some how -- maybe eating iodine rich seafood. I just did some research/calculations and found out you'd need to eat a little over 2 teaspoons of redmond's real salt a day to get the RDA recommended DV of iodine. That doesn't seem sufficient...bummer! I guess I need to find another source of iodine =( Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I just did some research/calculations and found out you'd need to eat a little over 2 teaspoons of redmond's real salt a day to get the RDA recommended DV of iodine. That doesn't seem sufficient...bummer! I guess I need to find another source of iodine =(It seems like I reply to my own posts way too much. Anyways, I just found this link about iodine in foods, and apparently there's a bunch in yogurt, and a reasonable amount in strawberries and eggs! Looks like I might be good after all =) Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt?-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 12 pills a day Prednisone 40mg entocort With vit E mixed inBack to intro/stage 1 for now.To: BTVC-SCD From: luckycharms@...Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:22:06 -0400Subject: Re: Question about salt I just did some research/calculations and found out you'd need to eat a little over 2 teaspoons of redmond's real salt a day to get the RDA recommended DV of iodine. That doesn't seem sufficient...bummer! I guess I need to find another source of iodine =(It seems like I reply to my own posts way too much. Anyways, I just found this link about iodine in foods, and apparently there's a bunch in yogurt, and a reasonable amount in strawberries and eggs! Looks like I might be good after all =) Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. Sign up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm just having a bit of a freak out due to doing so well then having this set back. I'm analyzing everything I put in my mouth and that is making me feel completely out of control. I know everyone here can relate to how I'm feeling right now, so just ignore the babbling woman Pegi > > > I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. > > How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt? > > - > UC - 1+ years > SCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet. > Asacol - 12 pills a day > Prednisone 40mg > entocort With vit E mixed in > Back to intro/stage 1 for now. > > > > > > > To: BTVC-SCD > From: luckycharms@... > Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:22:06 -0400 > Subject: Re: Question about salt > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just did some research/calculations and found out you'd need to eat a little over 2 teaspoons of redmond's real salt a day to get the RDA recommended DV of iodine. That doesn't seem sufficient...bummer! I guess I need to find another source of iodine =( > It seems like I reply to my own posts way too much. Anyways, I just found this link about iodine in foods, and apparently there's a bunch in yogurt, and a reasonable amount in strawberries and eggs! Looks like I might be good after all =) > Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en\ -US:WM_HMP:032010_2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I do the same thing. So don't feel bad. It's hard enough being on SCD, and we make it harder by diggin even deeper into what's goin in!-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 12 pills a day Prednisone 40mg entocort With vit E mixed inBack to intro/stage 1 for now.To: BTVC-SCD From: pegi.nadeau@...Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:29:42 +0000Subject: Re: Question about salt Thanks everyone for your input. I think I'm just having a bit of a freak out due to doing so well then having this set back. I'm analyzing everything I put in my mouth and that is making me feel completely out of control. I know everyone here can relate to how I'm feeling right now, so just ignore the babbling woman Pegi > > > I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. > > How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt? > > - > UC - 1+ years > SCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet. > Asacol - 12 pills a day > Prednisone 40mg > entocort With vit E mixed in > Back to intro/stage 1 for now. > > > > > > > To: BTVC-SCD > From: luckycharms@... > Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:22:06 -0400 > Subject: Re: Question about salt > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I just did some research/calculations and found out you'd need to eat a little over 2 teaspoons of redmond's real salt a day to get the RDA recommended DV of iodine. That doesn't seem sufficient...bummer! I guess I need to find another source of iodine =( > It seems like I reply to my own posts way too much. Anyways, I just found this link about iodine in foods, and apparently there's a bunch in yogurt, and a reasonable amount in strawberries and eggs! Looks like I might be good after all =) > Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 At 09:26 PM 3/25/2010, you wrote: I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt? They ate fish and other foods with iodine. Fish used to be required on Friday, you know, and during the entirety of Lent. Iodised salt (also spelled iodized salt) is table salt mixed with a minute amount of various iodine-containing salts. The ingestion of iodide prevents iodine deficiency. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation.[1] It also causes thyroid gland problems, including endemic goitre. In many countries, iodine deficiency is a major public health problem that can be cheaply addressed by iodisation of salt. Iodine is a micronutrient that is naturally present in the food supply in many regions. However, where natural levels of iodine in the soil are low and the iodine is not taken up by vegetables, iodine added to salt provides the small but essential amount needed by humans. Oh, and the other thing is that when they had properly rotated crops and things, iodine was restored to the soil. But our wonderful monoculture farming doesn't do that. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hah, sorry about that. It sure makes a difference. I feel better when I eat sea salt. Table salt always had a weird aftertaste to me, kind of chemically, even before the diet, but I started using it for a while to get iodine. Now I just hope I'm getting enough iodine in the fish I eat pretty much every day. Kat > > > > > > I just looked at the ingredients in my table salt and it contains calcium silicate (anticaking agent), dextrose, potassium iodide and sodium bicarbonate. I know the BTVC site says it's okay if it has dextrose, but does anyone know if the calcium silicate is legal? I have a real problem with being able to cut down on salt, I use an extreme amount on my food and was wondering if this could be contributing to a really bad flare up I've been having for about a week. I know it could be any number of things, but just wanted to know if anyone has any information on this. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Pegi > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Seems to be a trend.... make things worse for everyone because we need it yesterday and lots of it... and then fix the problem by adding it bac in with a pill or some other substance. Makes no sense to me.I thought that it was illegal because of the dextrose even though it's only .04%. TO confirm, you would reccomend using salt with iodine in it? Or just eat fish, eggs, ect....-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 12 pills a day Prednisone 40mg entocort With vit E mixed inBack to intro/stage 1 for now.To: BTVC-SCD From: LouisianaSCDLagniappe@...Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:16:03 -0500Subject: RE: Question about salt At 09:26 PM 3/25/2010, you wrote: I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt? They ate fish and other foods with iodine. Fish used to be required on Friday, you know, and during the entirety of Lent. Iodised salt (also spelled iodized salt) is table salt mixed with a minute amount of various iodine-containing salts. The ingestion of iodide prevents iodine deficiency. Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects about two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation.[1] It also causes thyroid gland problems, including endemic goitre. In many countries, iodine deficiency is a major public health problem that can be cheaply addressed by iodisation of salt. Iodine is a micronutrient that is naturally present in the food supply in many regions. However, where natural levels of iodine in the soil are low and the iodine is not taken up by vegetables, iodine added to salt provides the small but essential amount needed by humans. Oh, and the other thing is that when they had properly rotated crops and things, iodine was restored to the soil. But our wonderful monoculture farming doesn't do that. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Babette the Foundling Beagle The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I haven't used iodized salt for years. I use Redmond mostly. I'm still here, too, and I don't have a goiter. I haven't used iodized salt in a year.... i'm still alive. How did the human race ever survive without iodized salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Either or both [grin]. All depends on whether you feel you are getting enough iodine from whole food sources, or use iodized salt several times a week. And it depends on whether you have deficiencies or are dealing with malabsorption issues. Usual answer, I know! Iodized salt is OK to use while on SCD (per Elaine) although some people will react to the dextrose used to bind it (I think that's why dextrose is included). You can also use sea salt which I believe might have iodine included but haven't confirmed which brand has how much iodine. And you can get plenty of whole food sources of iodine. I use a mixture of all three -- food sources, iodized table salt a few times a week, celtic gray sea salt for the rest. But I also have malabsorption issues along with electrolyte imbalances, and a stomach that is ultrasensitive to salt meaning I can't have too much at any one time, so I'm finding I also need to supplement with liquid iodine (1 drop once a week). My body is behaving better since adding the low dose liquid iodine, so I think it's helping my cells utilize thyroid more effectively. Anyway, there is no single answer or rule when it comes to salt and iodine. Just depends on your body and how it's doing. Kim M. SCD 6 years > > > Seems to be a trend.... make things worse for everyone because we need it yesterday and lots of it... and then fix the problem by adding it bac in with a pill or some other substance. Makes no sense to me. > > I thought that it was illegal because of the dextrose even though it's only ..04%. TO confirm, you would reccomend using salt with iodine in it? Or just eat fish, eggs, ect.... > > - > UC - 1+ years > SCD - 8 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet. > Asacol - 12 pills a day > Prednisone 40mg > entocort With vit E mixed in > Back to intro/stage 1 for now. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Does table salt ever hurt anyone's stomach? It seems to bother me but sea or kosher does not. Debbie 40 cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I just found the following at www.realsalt.com: Compared to Real Salt brand salt, many sea salts appear stark white because they have undergone a harsh refining process. Unlike Real Salt, these salts are filled with silicates, dextrose, and other additives. By contrast, Real Salt is an all-natural, kosher-certified sea salt extracted from deep within the earth, crushed, screened, and packaged. Real Salt's unique flecks of color are the result of more than 50 natural trace minerals essential to human health (including natural iodine!). I had never heard of Redmond salt before, but this website came up when I Googled it. Is it the same? The website says their salt is from Redmond, UT. Pegi>> Does table salt ever hurt anyone's stomach?> > It seems to bother me but sea or kosher does not.> > Debbie 40 cd> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I do the same thing. So don't feel bad. It's hard enough being on SCD, and we make it harder by diggin even deeper into what's goin in!I know right? It seems like I'm forever doing research on different foods and nutrients and vitamins and sugars and sometimes it just makes me crazy. I guess that's the one good thing about being on meds; I can just step back, relax about it, and just eat what my gut is telling me to as long as it's SCD legal! Peace =)Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 35 mg 1x per day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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