1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Barrett's Oesophagus

Vitamin c

Posted , 4 users are following.

clare71892
clare71892

Since I was diagnosed with barretts a few months ago, I have stopped taking the vitamin c supplements that I used to take everyday. This is due to all the citric acid contained in them.  I have started following the Jamie Koufman 'dropping acid' diet. However I now find that I am getting cold after cold without the vitamin c. I have 2 young children and I also look after other people's children and seem to r catching everything from them, which I never did before. The dropping acid diet doesn't permit much fruit, mainly bananas and melons, although lots of vegetables, but I feel like I'm lacking in vitamin c. Does anybody have any suggestions....? 

1 like, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • jeanette91263
    jeanette91263 clare71892

    Posted

    Dear Clare

    I haven't heard of this 'dropping acid' so I don't know too much. You could go to your doctor and asked to be referred dietician or even ask to see the practice nurse if you have one at your surgery

    Jeanette

  • rex_44766
    rex_44766 clare71892

    Posted

    Clare you can make a very nice brekkie smoothie. One avocado, one banana and 1/3 of a can of coconut milk. Very soothing! I also add two teaspoons of physillium husks to keep regular. I think you are spot on with how important Vitamin C is. I stopped it and started getting really bad gout. This is mostly caused by low Vit C. Went back on it and gout went away. Whenever I get a raw/sensitive throat I suck on a tablespoon of coconut oil. This is also a brilliant bacteria fighter and a very safe fat I believe.
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.