Re: lauricidin and eczema flare

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Lauricidin is not noted for having allergic reactions

but I have heard of it before. I am giving you two

articles I have in my files on eczema:

Department of Human Nutrition, The Royal Veterinary

and Agricultural University,

Germany. Vrosenfeldt@...

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether probiotic lactobacilli

may alleviate small

intestinal inflammation and strengthen the intestinal

barrier function in

children with atopic dermatitis. STUDY DESIGN: In a

double-blinded,

placebo-controlled, cross-over study, probiotic

lactobacilli (Lactobacillus

rhamnosus 19070-2 and L reuteri DSM 12246) were

administered for 6 weeks to 41

children with moderate and severe atopic dermatitis.

Gastrointestinal symptoms

were registered before and during treatment and small

intestinal permeability

was measured by the lactulose-mannitol test. RESULTS:

During Lactobacillus

supplementation, there was a significant decrease in

the frequency of

gastrointestinal symptoms (39% during the placebo

period versus 10% during

active treatment, P=.002). There was a positive

association between the

lactulose to mannitol ratio and the severity of the

eczema (r=0.61, P=.02 after

placebo and r=0.53, P=.05 after active treatment).

After probiotic treatment,

the lactulose to mannitol ratio was lower (0.073) than

after placebo (0.110,

P=.001). CONCLUSIONS: Impairment of the intestinal

mucosal barrier appears to be

involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. The

study suggests that

probiotic supplementation may stabilize the intestinal

barrier function and

decrease gastrointestinal symptoms in children with

atopic dermatitis.

Eczema Protocol

Avoid known dietary or environmental irritants or

allergens (this requires that the patient begin an

elimination diet – removing one food or food group at

a time for a period of 1 week). Pay particular

attention to grain products.

& #61607; Reduce consumption of the following foods:

& #61607; high-fat meat (consider using more grass-fed

beef instead of “store-bought” meats that have been

process through a feedlot prior to slaughter) and

dairy products

& #61607; corn oil, sunflower seed oil, safflower seed

oil, and mixed vegetable oils

& #61607; alcohol, hydrogenated fats (e.g., margarine,

commercial peanut butter, shortenings)

& #61607; Processed carbohydrates, sugar

& #61607; Replace the above foods with the following:

& #61607; chicken, turkey, fish, Cornish hen

& #61607; Grass fed beef

& #61607; olive, macadamia, hempseed or coconut oil

Supplements

& #61607; Essential Fatty Acids - Omega-3 Fats such as

eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, found in fish – consider

Carlson’s Cod Liver Oil and/or Fish oil in liquid or

capsule form) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, found

primarily in flaxseed oil and fresh ground flax – a

quarter cup per day). Hempseed oil is excellent for

eczema too.

& #61607; Gamma-Linolenic Acid

& #61607; A high-potency multivitamin and mineral

supplement that provides vitamin C (1,000 mg); vitamin

E (400 IU, all-natural); selenium (100-200 mcg); zinc

(15 mg); and magnesium (200 mg).

& #61607; B Vitamins: B-50 Complex

& #61607; Antioxidants: Vitamins C and E, magnesium,

selenium, zinc , CoEQ!0

& #61607; Detoxification Nutrients and Immune

Regulators: Milk thistle, indole-3-carbinol , LDN

& #61607; Probiotics: Florajen 3 – 1 to 2 capsules

daily , Klaire Therbiotics

& #61607; Prebiotics (fructo-oligosaccharides and

inulin) 1 to 2 capsules daily.

& #61607; Digestive enzymes: Klaire Vital-Zymes

Complete

--- ilovemygooby wrote:

> I started my 3yo son on cidin a few weeks ago.

> He developed a

> rash on his hands that looked like first degree

> burns. I originally

> thought it was wind burn and chapped skin but since

> then, the rash has

> continued to spread. He now has this same burned

> look from tops of

> his feet to mid-thigh, fingers to just above

> armpits, a patch on his

> butt and a patch on his belly. It's been diagnosed

> as eczema,

> however, school is panicking and doesn't like my

> bringing him there

> looking so unhealthy.

>

> My questions - is it possible cidin sparked the

> flare or should I

> look for something else? He's NEVER had eczema

> before, which is why

> I'm questioning it. Also, what can I put on it?

>

> Any help is appreciated; he's been like this for a

> few weeks now and

> I'd like to try and improve things over school

> vacation.

>

>