Crohn's Disease: Ask About Minerals

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Crohn's Disease...
Updated: Friday, January 12, 2007

Crohn's Disease is characterized by chronic ulceration and inflammation of the digestive tract caused by the immune system attacking the lining of the gut. The inflammation narrows the digestive tract resulting in severe pain during digestion and constant uncontrolable diarrhea. Symptoms include chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, bleeding, nausea, and loss of energy, appetite, and weight.

Crohn's Disease is similar to ulcerative colitis. The main difference is that ulcerative colitis only affects the first two layers of the lining of the central digestive passageway, while Crohn's disease also affects the next two layers and the muscular and connective tissue layers.

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Multiple Sclerosis, Sjogren's Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis and Crohn's disease have all been linked with low vitamin D levels... [more]

The following MINERALS may be beneficial for...
CROHN'S DISEASE!

+ CALCIUM
Calcium performs numerous vital functions in the body. It combines with phosphorus to strengthen bones and is crucial for nerve conduction, muscle contraction and heartbeat. Calcium also helps prevent cramps brought on by exercise by avoiding lactic acid buildup.*

+ COPPER
Copper is heavily involved in the production of hemoglobin. It is also involved in the production of colagen, the protein responsible for the integrity of bone, cartilege, skin and tendon, and elastin, a major component of large blood vessels.*

+ GOLD
Gold is thought to have a chelation effect on free radicals.*

+ IODINE
Iodine is crucial for the health of the thyroid gland and is essential for the production of two key hormones that help regulate a host of body processes including resting metabolic rate, heart rate, heat production and energy levels.*

+ IRON
Iron is a key component of hemoglobin. It is involved in the entire process of respiration. Iron is also a component of enzymes within immune cells that chew up foreign substances.*

+ MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is essential for every major biological process. It is necessary for 300+ enzymatic reactions and is vital for calcium metabolism. Magnesium is not a trace mineral, but a major entity in our bodies.*

+ MANGANESE
Manganese is involved in protein, fat and energy metabolism. It's primary function, though, is as an antioxidant. Manganese is an essential part of biochemical reactions that affect bone, cartilage and brain function.*

+ POTASSIUM
Potassium is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses that provide smooth coordinated muscle movement. Potassium also helps widen the blood vessels during exercise, thereby increasing blood flow to help carry away heat, and it is used to convert blood glucose to glycogen.*

+ SELENIUM
Selenium is an essential trace mineral required by the body in small quantities. It is also a potent antioxidant. Selenium is necessary for proper calcium and vitamin C metabolism, helps convert blood sugar into energy, decreases platelet aggregation and helps promote cardiovascular health.*

+ SULFUR
Sulfur is an essential component of biotin, thiamin and pantothenic acid. It is found in all skin and connective tissue and is vital for the growth of hair and nails. Sulfur plays an important role in energy metabolism, insulin production and hormone synthesis.*

+ ZINC
Zinc is required for the production of both RNA and DNA, the basic building blocks of the body. It assists the body in making the 200+ enzymes and is essential in the development and continuous normal functioning of the central nervous system. Zinc also plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; research is ongoing.

The following VITAMINS may be beneficial for...
CROHN'S DISEASE!

+ BIOFLAVINOIDS
Bioflavinoids prevent and treat cataracts, promote circlulation, lower cholesterol, have antibacterial properties, and help relieve pain, bumps and bruises associated with athletic injuries. Bioflavinoids also enhance the absorption of vitamin C.*

+ COBALAMINE (B12)
Vitamin B12

+ FOLIC ACID (B9)
Vitamin B9

+ VITAMIN A (& CAROTENOIDS)
Vitamin A helps prevent eye disorders, skin disorders like acne, cancer, colds, influenza and other infections. It enhances immunity and acts as an antioxidant. Vitamin A is needed for skin and mucous membrane health, bone and teeth formation, and protein utilization. It helps slow the aging process.*

+ VITAMIN B COMPLEX
The B vitamins promote healthy nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and brain function. The B vitamins are also coenzymes involved in energy production. B Complex is important for elderly people and a deficiency can mimic Alzheimer's disease.*

+ VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
Vitamin C performs hundreds of functions in the body. It is crucial for the production of antibodies, strengthens connective tissues, helps reduce the duration and severity of a cold, assists with wound healing, and protects other vitamins from oxidation.*

+ VITAMIN D
Vitamin D helps the intestines absorb and use calcium and phosphorus, regulates heartbeat, develops bones and teeth in children, prevents and treats osteoporosis, and is necessary for blood clotting and thyroid function.

+ VITAMIN E
Vitamin E

+ VITAMIN K
Vitamin K is aids in blood clotting, bone formation and repair, and converting glucose into glycogen.*

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; research is ongoing.

The following NUTRIENTS may be beneficial for...
CROHN'S DISEASE!

+ ACIDOPHILUS
Acidophilus

+ BROMELAIN
Bromelain

+ CHLOROPHYLL
Chlorophyll

+ ENZYMES
Enzymes

+ OMEGA 3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID
Essential Fatty Acids are the basic building blocks of fats and oils and must come from the diet as they cannot be manufactured by the body. Some of the Omega 3 EFA's include linoleic and gamma-linolenic acids.

+ PROBIOTICS
Probiotics

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; research is ongoing.

...for More Information on CROHN'S DISEASE...
01.	Paratuberculosis and Crohn's Disease... *Very informative* article on Crohn's Disease by Michael Greger, MD
02.	Study Links Crohn's Disease to Milk Bacteria... British scientists have found a link to a type of bacteria that can be passed to humans in milk
03.	Study Links Crohn's to ParaTB Bacteria... Finding might lead to treating Crohn's with special antibiotics

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