Showing posts with label copper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label copper. Show all posts

18.1.12

Are micronutrient levels lower in Crohn's?

"Quantitative data on the magnitude of the systemic inflammatory response and its effect on micronutrient status based on plasma measurements" in Am J Clin Nutrition (2012)
"Except for copper and vitamin E, all plasma micronutrient concentrations decreased with increasing severities of the acute inflammatory response. For selenium and vitamins B-6 and C, this occurred with only slightly increased C-reactive protein concentrations of 5 to 10 mg/L. For each micronutrient, the change in plasma concentrations varied markedly from patient to patient. The magnitude of the effect was greatest for selenium and vitamins A, B-6, C, and D, for which the median plasma concentrations decreased by >40%."


"Adequacy of Nutritional Intake in a Canadian Population of Patients with Crohn’s Disease" in Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2007)
"Micronutrient intakes were suboptimal most notably for folate, vitamins C, E, and calcium. ...  In conclusion, in this population sample, a large number of ambulatory patients with Crohn’s disease have suboptimal dietary patterns despite a normal BMI and inactive disease. Dietary counseling and supplementation may be warranted in this patient population."



"The serum concentrations of zinc, copper and selenium in children with inflammatory bowel disease" in Cent Afr J Med (2002)
"Children with IBD in this study show abnormalities of the trace elements which is probably a result of inadequate intake, reduced absorption, increased intestinal loss due to impairment of the absorption as a result of the inflammatory process. The reduced free radical scavenging action of zinc and selenium as a result of their deficiency may contribute to the continued inflammatory process of IBD. The recommendation of the supplementation of these trace elements in IBD is further supported by the findings of this study in children."



1.12.11

Do cashews reduce Crohn's symptoms?

Are Cashews too starchy for a Crohn's diet?

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Cashews on Wikipedia

Do walnuts reduce Crohn's symptoms?

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Walnuts on Wikipedia

Do sunflower seeds reduce Crohn's symptoms?

WHFoods: Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds on Wikipedia

Sunflower oil from CyberLipid Center

"What is High Oleic Sunflower Oil" from National Sunflower Association
"High oleic sunflower oil is very high in oleic (monounsaturated) acid. High oleic sunflower oil is usually defined as having a minimum 80 percent oleic acid."

Do sesame seeds reduce Crohn's symptoms?





Sesame seeds on Wikipedia

Do almonds reduce Crohn's symptoms?

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Almonds on Wikipedia

Do pumpkin seeds reduce Crohn's symptoms?

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Pepitas at Wikipedia