Confused newbie- questions. re. supplements, leaky gut, biliary inssuficiency

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Ok, so I'm 12 days into SCD and I've run into some issues for which I need your

help and opinions.

First off, my medical doctor originally suspected that I have ulcerative colitis

based on my symptoms, however, I have decided to seek naturopathic care for my

problems and have since found enough improvement to forgo the colonoscopy at

least for the time being.

That said, my naturopath suspects that I have other issues as well (leaky gut,

biliary insufficiency, low stomach acid & candida overgrowth). My problem is

this, she would like me to take supplements that aren't SCD compliant. For the

leaky gut she'd like me to take a supplement that contains jerusalem artichoke

(illegal) and for the biliary insufficiency she would like me to take a

supplement that contains bile salts, but which contains " food glaze " (and

according to the pecanbread site, this also seems to be illegal).

I would like to know if anyone out there is aware if SCD can help over time with

leaky gut issues? (I also have a lot of food sensitivities/intolerances...).

If this is the case, I will forgo that supplement.

Now in terms of the supplement for the biliary insufficiency, I'm not sure what

to do. In the book's appendix where Elaine talks about vitamin supplements, she

clearly says, " If you take vitamins with starch and other forbidden

carbohydrates, you lose the benefit of the diet. " So I assume in taking the

supplement with the food glaze, I'd be sabotaging my SCD efforts. So I guess I

should not take it? I'm just wondering how far we take this fanatical

adherence? Like I'm not on my death bed, nor in pain with this biliary

insufficiency issue (TMI warning- my main symptom is just white stools). If I

eat yogurt (I've completely stopped for now) and eat too much fat, I have the

symptom, but I can more or less control it by eating less fat and upping my

intake of vegetables like dandelion (which I'll try juicing). Is there anyone

else out there with biliary insufficiency or liver/gallbladder problems that

could maybe give me their insight as to whether I should forgo this supplement?

Not sure if this is too highly specific information, but anyone's insight into

this whole debate as to whether to take or not take supplements/meds for issues

that are unrelated to SCD would be appreciated. (then again, maybe

gallbladder/liver issues are something that SCD can help???).

Thanks!

Meli