I'm planning on taking DGL for a few weeks , to see if it can help to clear up a problem. Problem is, it seems like *all* the DGL tablets out there have avoid sweeteners (Xylitol, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Fructose), and a few have starches such as maltodextrin.
It seems like all of these sweeteners are avoids for Type O, and while I'm not sure I'd react to a small amount, I want to make sure I'm not counteracting the positive effects of the DGL by irritating my GI!
And as much as I've tested out as a secretor, I've found that I'm reacting to several foods that only non-secretors would normally avoid, indicating to me that right now, at least, I need to follow the stricter diet until I'm healthier (for ex:, I tried a larabar last night, which has dates as a base...my body said "no" quite clearly
Anyone know of a preferred brand (off the shelf is preferred), or which of the listed sweeteners is better than the others?
I'm not actually looking for a sweetener, but rather, an off the shelf DGL tablet that has minimal avoids...NAP's certainly looks clean and clear, but it's more expensive than what I can do locally (I have a 20% off coupon for the local health food store). If I need to mail-order it, I will, I'm just trying to survive on a tight budget.
I've had some different possible diagnoses: Leaky Gut Syndrome, Ulcer. I certainly have symptoms of an irritated GI which is allowing stuff to pass through the barrier, although I don't have the pain of an ulcer. I've been doing better as I have gotten strict on the diet, and I just wanted to try DGL again (tried it before, but I wasn't clean on my diet) for about 10 days to see if I can clean myself up any further before I pull the $ into seeing a naturopath or alternative physician...
I'm not actually looking for a sweetener, but rather, an off the shelf DGL tablet that has minimal avoids...NAP's certainly looks clean and clear, but it's more expensive than what I can do locally (I have a 20% off coupon for the local health food store). If I need to mail-order it, I will, I'm just trying to survive on a tight budget.
I've had some different possible diagnoses: Leaky Gut Syndrome, Ulcer. I certainly have symptoms of an irritated GI which is allowing stuff to pass through the barrier, although I don't have the pain of an ulcer. I've been doing better as I have gotten strict on the diet, and I just wanted to try DGL again (tried it before, but I wasn't clean on my diet) for about 10 days to see if I can clean myself up any further before I pull the $ into seeing a naturopath or alternative physician...
For what you're describing, to heal your gut I'd recommend you start taking a tablespoon of Ghee on an empty stomach once a day.
There are companies out there that just sell DGL licorice without any additives. Nature's Sunshine is one. I bleive Solaray is another brand.
I would think the Intestinal Health Protocol would be something for you to consider. Especially the L-glutamine & probiotic. Notice at the bottom of the protocol page is the recommendation of 1 tsp of Ghee, twice daily.
Knowledge is power. SWAMI gives you the diet that will unlock the key to better health, and it's all based on your unique individuality.
As far as I remember, you are supposed to chew the DGL and I cannot chew those tabs without a sweetener! So I take one off the shelve with fructose when I need it. It really works for any acid reflux, (if I get it, which is rare on the BTD).
As far as I remember, you are supposed to chew the DGL and I cannot chew those tabs without a sweetener! So I take one off the shelve with fructose when I need it. It really works for any acid reflux, (if I get it, which is rare on the BTD).
For the times that I've needed it, I've occasionally used a liquid form of DGL licorice root extract from Nature's Sunshine. Just a tiny squirt in my mouth. It's the best tasting DGL licorice I've ever found.
Knowledge is power. SWAMI gives you the diet that will unlock the key to better health, and it's all based on your unique individuality.
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