ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
EFA's, as they are known, influence many areas of the body. Specifically for celiacs, EFA's are necessary to the process of producing and rebuilding cells for the already-under-attack-and-suffering villi in your intestines. A few sources: supplements or in dietary form from fish or flaxseed oil, raw nuts and seeds.
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CALCIUM and MAGNESIUM
Calcium, in concert with magnesium, helps maintain the body's normal pH level, helps prevent aching joints and is important in the transmission of nerve impulses. It may prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Magnesium is important in enzyme activity. Sources: seafood, green leafy vegetables and figs.
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PRE and PROBIOTICS
Taking daily dairy and yeast-free pre and probiotics helps replace friendly bacteria in the gut and assists with breakdown and absorption of the foods you eat. Some sources include soybeans, raw oats and yogurts. Look for more and more pre and probiotics to be added to our foods.
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VITAMIN B1 and B12
B1 helps with carbohydrate metabolism and production of hydrochloric acid necessary for proper digestion. B12 helps prevent anemia. Both help enhance your immune system. Sources include brown rice, egg yolks, fish, poultry, soybeans and soy products. Herbs include alfalfa and bladderwrack.
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MULTIVITAMINS
Celiac disease causes malabsorption of vitamins A, B, D, E and K. If you have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, it is important to choose a multivitamin that
is yeast free and wheat free.
Be very observant when reading the labels.
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ZINC and COPPER
Zinc is required for protein synthesis and promotes a healthy immune system, having antioxidant activity comparable to vitamins C, E and beta-carotene. Copper is involved with healing, healthy skin and joints and the formation of hemoglobin. Sources: egg yolks, almonds, avocados, mushrooms, seafood, soybeans and raisins.
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GLUTATHIONE
Considered with the amino acids, Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that can help repair the intestinal tract. Supplement form can be expensive so supplementing with the raw materials the body uses to make Glutathione is an acceptable alternative; N-acetyl-cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine.
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VITAMIN D3
Vitamin D has both the properties of a vitamin and a hormone. It is important in the prevention of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and enhances immunity. D3 is synthesized in the skin in response to the sun. Of the 3 types of D, D3 is considered the most natural and active. Sources: egg yolks, butter, fish liver oils, tuna and sweet potatoes.
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