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FOOD AS MEDICINE NEWSLETTER 5
When the body metabolises sulfur it produces ammonia as a byproduct, which is typically excreted through the urine.Unfortunately, some individuals have genetic mutations (the CBS Gene Mutation) that do not allow them to eliminate ammonia, leading to excess ammonia in the system, resulting in mood disturbances, insomnia, loss of coordination and dexterity, clumsiness, & inability to concentrate. Read more:
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FODMAPs are a family of carbohydrates and short-chain sugars that are more easily fermented in the digestive tract and most likely to contribute to gas, bloating, pain and other frustrating gut symptoms. These carbohydrates are also osmotic and draw water into the colon, causing diarrhoea in some people. Some people are more reactive to these carbohydrates than others, resulting in many different digestive symptoms. Restricting their intake can reduce digestive symptoms and aid functioning. Read more:
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Banana flour is 68% resistant starch (RS2), which means the RS2 content of food is undigested. RS2 passes through the small intestine & ferments in the large intestine, feeding the resident microbiome. These good bugs then release short-chain fatty acids & butyric acid (along with many other gases). This doesn’t sound very attractive, however, it is a beautiful thing for our insides. RS2 is a good substrate for fermentation to increase fatty acid concentration and lower the pH levels in the bowel, guarding against DNA and cell damage. Read more:
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Effectively treating candida involves stopping the yeast overgrowth, restoring the friendly bacteria that usually keep them in check, and healing your gut so that candida can no longer enter your bloodstream. The Body Ecology Diet, or BED, was created by Donna Gates as she sought to cure her own chronic battle with candida. She maintains that following the BED will strengthen your organs and immunity by starving the yeast and restoring normal flora. Read more:
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We all have an enzyme (diamine oxidase) which breaks down the histamine that we absorb from a histamine-containing food. However, some people have a low level of this enzyme. When they eat too many histamine-rich foods they may suffer ‘allergy-like’ symptoms such as headaches, rashes, itching, diarrhoea, and vomiting or abdominal pain. This is called histamine intolerance. Read more: