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Digestive Health
Posted by Bill (Oregon City, Oregon) on 08/05/2009
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I have had stomach issues since childhood. Last year I got to where I had acid reflux daily, so bad I could not sleep lying down. Then a few months a go it changed. My food was slow to digest and I felt like I had some sort of virus. I could only eat cereal and yogurt. It got to the point to where I could not eat without getting major cramps. I went to the doctor. After X-rays and blood test (all my test were clean) he prescribed Prilosec and Reglan. I tried them for a week and had some relief, but was not getting better. I was up one night or early morning, searching the net for any information. I found earthclinic and started my ACV and cayenne regiment (I did not have Glutamine at the time). After my first drink I could tell a difference. After 4 days, I was able to eat and sleep better. That weekend I purchased Glutamine and have been doing the ACV and cayenne drink with the glutamine capsule 3 times a day for a week. I feel normal most of the time, eat regular and sleep much better. I intend to stay on the regiment until I have fully recovered and cut back to once a day to stay that way. I have another doctors appointment in a week. From my research I believe I have a bacterial infection or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). I intend on asking for the breath test to know for sure.
IBS
Posted by Dr. Brandeis (San Francisco, Ca) on 10/28/2010
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Glutamine works in 2 ways. First, it is the preferred source of fuel for enterocytes- the cells that line the small intestine. Second, it increases sIgA (secretory immunoglobulin A), an important immune cell. If the IBS is caused by an infection such as yeast or parasites, Glutamine will be helpful. However, symptomatic relief from glutamine should make you consider testing for parasites- but not through conventional labs such as Quest or Labcorp. The best lab I've found and use with all of my patients is Metametrix. -Dr. Andrew Brandeis
Food Sensitivites
Posted by Dan (Land O Lakes, Florida) on 09/15/2011
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I am particularly sensitive to foods with high free glutamate content whether it be MSG or any other form and I feel great when taking L-Glutamine.
Ulcers
Posted by Cathy (Lakeside, Ca) on 03/17/2015
I too suffered from ulcers for years. I got down to 105 pounds because the pain associated with eating was so bad. None of the prescriptions from my doctor helped. Finally out of desperation I decided to go the natural route (now that is my first choice, not last). My research revealed that 90% of ulcers are caused by a bacteria called H pylori. If you don't kill the bacteria, the ulcer lives on. Antibiotics can kill it, but as many testify here, apple cider vinegar ended ulcer symptoms. That is because ACV is antibacterial. Colloidal silver, iodine, peroxide and other natural antibacterials are also effective. You can take antacids like Nexium, Tums, etc for years and it will do NOTHING for your ulcer except maybe offer slight relief temporarily... But backlashes later when your body notices the lack of stomach acid and so produces even more. Doctors know about hpylori, and realize it is the cause of ulcers, as well as acid reflux and a host of other digestive problems. Some will prescribe antibiotics which can kill the bacteria, but most continue to support the pharmaceutical industry by over prescribing useless antacids like Prilosec, Nexium, etc. They also prescribe dangerous proton pump inhibitor drugs. The list of health issues from these antacids grows daily, including hair loss low energy, extreme fatigue, heart issues, and B12 deficiency.
Age-Related Issues
Posted by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 09/10/2013
Timh,
Can I have your permission to repost your post on another site? Some people struggle with muscle destruction as a result of statin use (more than you think) and might benefit from this information. Statin use is also frequently linked to memory problems, so this may help both.
Age-Related Issues
Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 09/11/2013 2041 posts
@Rsw: By all means YES on the repost. In addition to Glutamine (in the amino acid category) Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) as well as Creatine may also be indicated for muscle fuel. High dose CoQ10 or Ubiquinol is also recommended. I would also give an alert to Dr Sinatra's recommendation to lower the statin dose as much or more than half, and I believe he also recommends Niacin in combo with the statins. Dr Sinatra has two excellent books on heart health as well as a YouTube channel.
Age-Related Issues
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 05/04/2024 68 posts
Statins
do way more harm than good and they end lives more than they save. The fundamental problem is that many MD's give patients the idea they get a free pass to eat unhealthy foods and live a toxic lifestyle, just take your statins. Getting off statin drugs is the first step - together with healthy whole unprocessed foods + healthy living.
Another excellent post by Art Solbrig regarding treatment to reduce cholesterol and decrease atherosclerosis called "Nattokinase's Role in Effectively Treating High Cholesterol."
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/nattokinase-benefits-high-cholesterol-treatment.html
Food Sensitivites
Posted by Jackie (Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ireland) on 06/19/2010
Hi... can anyone confirm if l-glutamine is good or bad for people who are very sensitive to MSG. i have read on this site that it is an antidote to msg and that it displaces it. however on many other sites it says to avoid it if you are sensitive to MSG. can someone please clarify?
Rectal Prolapse
Posted by David (TX) on 10/19/2023
Did the prolapse go away? Did you decide not to do surgery? The internet says that surgery is the only option but there has to be alternative. I have the beginning stages due to IBS c. After the panic subsided I started on fiber, amino acids, and tons of water and it seemed to do the trick so far.
Colon Health
Posted by Nix (Philippines) on 03/16/2014
Hi, may I please ask what your colon cleanse products did you use to eradicate candida? Thanks
Rectal Prolapse
Posted by SC (Houston, Tx. ) on 12/21/2024
Hello. I am curious on how things are going. Are you still able to get good results for the L-Glutamine, or have you had to undergo surgery, since it's been a couple years. Thanks.
Rectal Prolapse
Posted by Sensitive Creature (Houston ) on 03/01/2025
Hello. I too am wondering if the L-Glutamine is still helping.
