RE: Re: J - the intestines/poor B vit absorption/Vegetarism

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This looks favourite Barb, If you search “small intestine bacterial overgrowth “ you should access another breath test for bacteria , I think Great Smokies or Great Plains offer the test

A Comparison of Lactulose Breath Hydrogen Measurements with Gut Fermentation Profiles in Patients with Fungal-type Dysbiosis

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[infections] J - the intestines/poor B vit> absorption/Vegetarism> > > (and others):> Would like your input please:> > I know that some B vits are synthesized and absorbed in the> intestine (and that colbalt, and iron are precursor players).> I also know that only a small amount can be absorbed at a time (so> when supplementing more isn't always better).> > > SYMPTOM:> Friend with RA (dx in 1992), She is not anemic, but RBC profile> shows old RBCs (not turning over fast enough). Seems to be on the> cusp for a B vitamin deficiency- despite supplements and a good diet.> Maybe of importance is that she's been a vegetarian since 1988> although does eat chicken and fish. She does not drink alcohol (or> smoke).> > B deficiency symtpoms are exacerbated by taking abx or drug/drug> combo's that interfere with B synthesis (or absorption)...> deficiency SYMPTOMS ARE: gum and mouth lesions and blood in urine.> > PRESUMED PROBLEM:> We're thinking that for some reason her intestinal microbes are> either not synthesizing B vits - and/or the synthetic supplements are> not being absorbed.> > QUESTION:> > Could this stem from intestinal flora imbalance?> Or could this be diet.... or somehow disease related?> Does this have anything to do with NOT eating RED meat?> > Any info as to how to correct this would be appreciated.> > Thanks,> Barb> > > > > > > > > > >