Full-Fat Fermented Dairy May Cause Less Inflammation Than Regular Dairy
In the cystic fibrosis diet, dairy products are often used to reach high-calorie targets, and new research has shown that it may be beneficial to focus on full-fat fermented dairy rather than regular dairy, because full-fat fermented dairy may cause less cardiovascular inflammation. A study published in the British Journal …
Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food – benefits in the cystic fibrosis diet
PROBIOTICS yogurt kefir milk buttermilk soy/nut milks fermented soft cheeses (also gouda, cheddar, swiss, parmesan) kombucha tea sauerkraut (unpasteurized) kimchi miso soup tempeh sourdough bread olives sour pickles (not pickles made in vinegar) PREBIOTICS leeks asparagus chicory Jerusalem artichokes kale (and other dark leafy greens) garlic onions whole grains (barley, …
Intestinal Bacteria in Research Articles: immune system and digestion
Earlier this month, the article by LittleLab4CF, Fecal Microbial Transplants and the book “Gut” discussed the importance of having and feeding the right bacteria in our GI tracts. Our gut bacteria influences our immune systems, the comfort/pain level we have when digesting foods, and our ability to extract nutrients from …
Fecal Microbial Transplants and “Gut” by Guilia Enders
Cystic Fibrosis symptoms manifest in many ways, including gastrointestinal problems. Over the years, CysticFibrosis.com member and moderator LittleLab4CF has helped many people with GI problems in the forums and through private messages. His insight and advice come from years of personal experience with GI disease and from being a scientist. …
Bugs into Drugs: Beyond Fecal Transplants
Read about the drug company: Vedanta “Vedanta is a little different. It focuses on isolating specific bacterial strains that scientists believe can have a specific biological effect, and making those into “rationally defined” drugs. That’s different than a fecal transplant, in which physicians take feces loaded with incredibly diverse bacteria …
What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
From left to right: onion, ginger, garlic, fresh turmeric Anti-inflammatory foods are often discussed by people with chronic inflammatory diseases. Cystic Fibrosis has associated inflammatory responses, which brings the question of how beneficial an anti-inflammatory diet could be as part of the Cystic Fibrosis diet? What foods are helpful? What studies are behind …
Enzymes – Frequently Asked Questions
Newly Diagnosed/Infancy The doctors want me to give the enzymes to my baby in food but he’s only a week old? I thought we weren’t supposed to give solids that early. My baby nurses by grazing. When do I give more enzymes? I’m supposed to give ½ an enzyme. How …
Toddler Bubby, taking enzymes for Cystic Fibrosis treatment
80%-90% of people with Cystic Fibrosis need to take enzyme capsules before they eat, as part of their Cystic Fibrosis treatment. In Cystic Fibrosis, as the lungs produce thick, sticky mucus, the pancreas also makes the same type of mucus that blocks the release of enzymes needed for digestion. When …
Enzyme FAQs
Newly Diagnosed/Infancy The doctors want me to give the enzymes to my baby in food but he’s only a week old? I thought we weren’t supposed to give solids that early. My baby nurses by grazing. When do I give more enzymes? I’m supposed to give ½ an enzyme. How …