Can Microparticles Contribute to Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Innocuous or Inflammator

[Mazen]

http://www.pastoreformulations.com/EasyEditor/assets/ibd.pdf

http://www.ebmonline.org/cgi/content/full/232/1/1

http://journals.cambridge.org/actio...4068&fulltextType=RA&fileId=S0007114507832922


Microparticles
In February 2001, a study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology presented ground breaking information – there are substances
commonly found in our environment (such as in soil residue) that enter our food
supply via processing, which could initiate an exacerbation of intestinal
symptoms in patients with Crohn’s disease. Thus, an avoidance of these
substances could actually improve the intestinal health of patients with Crohn’s.
The study focused on what are called microparticles.
The most common microparticles are titanium dioxide, aluminosilicates, anatase,
and naturally occurring calcium phosphate.

Items To Avoid That May Contain Microparticles:
• Ready made meals (frozen foods, TV dinners, complete microwave
meals), processed meats/fish, and egg beaters
• Tea/coffee whiteners (such as non-dairy creamer)
• Flavored milk products
• Mozzarella, cottage and processed cheese
• Fibrous skins, skins from fruits and vegetables with soil residue, and
dried/candied fruit
• Whole grain flour or bread, refined flour, breakfast cereals, instant
noodles, and bakery products
• Icing, sugar, lemon curd, and confectionary products
• Processed sauces, sea salt, soft drinks, and spices with anti caking
agents
• Soft drinks and instant hot drinks
• Calcium supplements containing calcium phosphate or calcium
triphosphate
• Toothpastes containing titanium dioxide, or carrageenan (read the labels
carefully)
Check labels on OTC pharmacy products, supplements, and mouthwash to make
sure they do not contain titanium dioxide, aluminosilicates, or anatase.

 

[Brando]

sounds like every single thing that makes me cramp up and feel bad

 

[teeny5]

I have also read they suspect pesticides...not only on produce but flea collars and fertilizers and such that absorb into our bodies or release into the air. Also the chemicals in all flame retardant treated fabrics (think couches, carpet and clothing) and the chemicals in most plastic containers/toys/items in the home (even electronics) are bad too.

Great! What are we suppose to do now!?!!? Oh well...I am still going to eat my cookies in front of the TV, on my couch, with my dog. I'll take my chances.