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Re: Possible Interactions Vitamin C

Post by aeon » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:46 pm

https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp ... vember.pdf

Severe Micronutrient Deficiencies in RYGB Patients.

Roux-en-y gastric bypass is both a restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss procedure.
The malabsorptive process is not selective to macronutrients alone, and if not carefully
monitored, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can and will occur in varying degrees
post-operatively. What is becoming more apparent is that some patients suffer from
devastating side effects of these deficiencies.

It is unclear if these severe deficiencies are actually rare, unchecked, or underreported.


http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natu ... deficient/

The Iron-Copper Connection

Copper aids iron absorption and the transport of iron to bone marrow for red blood cell formation. Without enough copper, iron accumulates in the liver, heart, endocrine, and reproductive glands.

The general medical response to anemia is to increase iron consumption. Iron supplements may be recommended, but may not be the best answer for some people. The body may not need iron, but rather more copper. Increasing copper intake releases iron stored in the body, making it available for red blood cell formation.

Cells unable to make ATP reduce overall physical energy, creating a sense of fatigue. Hormonal imbalances may result as iron builds up in the endocrine system. This can lead to low body temperature, osteoporosis and bone fractures, an irregular heartbeat, a higher risk of coronary artery disease, low white blood cell counts, and a loss of skin pigmentation. Researchers have also reported copper deficiency causes neural and nervous system dysfunction. Copper-replacement therapy has been found to alleviate these symptoms which appear as a B12 deficiency.

1. Inadequate RDAs

The US recommended daily value remains around 1 mg per day, the National Research Council recommends 2 mg/ per day, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 1.3 mg per day. The fact is the upper tolerable limit of daily copper intake is 10 mg for women and 12 for men. It may be many of the ‘causes’ of anemia and other chronic diseases (such as seemingly low iron or B12 levels) may actually be a sign of low copper levels.

2. Dietary Malabsorption

Zinc and vitamin C have been shown to inhibit copper absorption. Irritable bowel disease (IBD) and reduced digestive function associated with aging may also deter copper absorption.

3. Watch out for Denture Cream

Seniors regularly suffer from copper deficiency, according to statistics. Those who use denture creams with zinc may exacerbate the problem. One case study linked denture cream containing zinc to anemia, back pain, weakness and pain in the joints, and low white blood cell count. [4]

4. Bariatric Surgery

Vitamin and mineral deficiency often result from bariatric surgery. Digestion and absorption of copper is most commonly affected.

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