Transcript Nutrition Support for Stickler syndrome

Nutrition Support for
Stickler Syndrome
Lori Bryant, RD, LD, NSCA-CPT
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Support: To bear the weight of, to hold in
position so as to keep from falling, sinking, or
slipping; to be capable of bearing; withstand;
to keep from weakening or failing;
strengthen; to provide for or maintain
The advice in today’s presentation is not intended to replace advice given
by your doctor or other health professional. Discuss any new treatments
with your doctor.
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Can nutrition really affect a genetic
disorder?
◦ Nutrition can change outcomes of conditions like
diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
◦ Patients with Cystic Fibrosis (a genetic disorder) can
thrive on the right diet.
◦ Each body is unique genetically, therefore, each body
needs unique nutrition.
 The best nutrition advice is tailored to your lifestyle,
environment, food preferences, personality and now we add
genetics.
 A dietitian can help you individually.
◦ Nutrition could explain the varying degrees of expression
of Stickler Syndrome in generations.
◦ Ruth DeBusk says you don’t have to accept
defeat due to your DNA: “Genes matter, but
they’re not necessarily destiny. Our challenge is
to learn what our genetic makeup is and then
to make the appropriate diet and lifestyle
choices throughout our lives."
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Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine
shall be thy food.
~Hippocrates ca. 460 BC – ca. 370 BC
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Allow good nutrition to lift any burdens on
the body and nourish the cells so that
they might perform at optimum levels.
Nutrition Support from Food
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Lift the burden
◦ What foods might I be eating that are increasing
my burden?
◦ How do I know?
 Cleanse or Detox
 Food elimination, reintroduction with rotation
 Eliminating toxic foods indefinitely
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Nourish the cells
◦ Every bite that we take becomes a part of us.
◦ We can be deficient in essential nutrients.
◦ How can I nourish the cells?
 Support with food
 Support with supplements
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Control free radical damage
◦ Oxidative stress on the body is a natural process in
aging-our bodies break down over time.
◦ As metabolic processes occur in the body, free
radicals are produced and cause damage to cells.
◦ How do I control free radicals?
 Lower calories
◦ Control portions
◦ Eat when physically hungry
 Prevent storage
◦ Keep in mind the oxidative stress as you reach for second
helpings.
◦ “Exercising it off” also produces free radicals
 Add anti-oxidants via good nutrition and supplements
to squelch free radical activity
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www.glucotize.com
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Reduce inflammation
◦ Inflammation is part of the complex biological
response of tissues to harmful stimuli.
◦ Inflammation is an attempt by the organism to
protect itself.
◦ Inflammation can be caused by poor diet or
inappropriate diet per individual.
◦ How do I reduce inflammation?
 Eliminate foods with known inflammatory
response.
 Choose foods with a low Glycemic Load.
 Add foods known to be anti-inflammatory.
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Eliminate foods with inflammatory
response
◦ Foods associated with food allergies,
intolerances, and sensitivities
 Lactose and dairy, wheat protein, gluten, yeast,
soy, egg, artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors,
peanuts, artificial fats, sweeteners, some proteins
(shellfish, processed meats)
◦ Foods which you react to negatively based
upon elimination/reintroduction trials or food
allergy testing
◦ Possibly avoid nightshade family TEPP
 Tomatoes, Eggplant, Potatoes (white), Peppers
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Choose foods with low Glycemic Load
◦ Glycemic Load (GL): a measure of how quickly
a portion of food turns to blood glucose and
induces an insulin response.
 Low (0-10) Moderate (10-20) High (>20)
 http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
 GL is a better measure and more useful tool than
GI because portion is considered.
◦ Choose foods with more protein and fiber
 1 cup blueberries GL=3
 1/3 cup raisins GL=23
 2 Tbsp almond butter GL=0
 ¾ cup baked potato GL=23
 ¾ cup baked sweet potato GL=8
◦ Combine foods to lower the GL
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Add foods which decrease inflammation
◦ Mediterranean diet
 Rich in whole grains, beans, veggies, fruit, oils,
seafood
◦ Vegan diet
◦ Known high anti-oxidant foods
 Colorful fruits and veggies, omega 3 oils and
essential fatty acids, nuts
◦ Consume as many foods in raw, natural state
◦ Choose foods based on inflammation factor
◦ www.NutritionData.com
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Add supplements to support body part
affected by Stickler Syndrome
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General collagen support
Eyes
Ears
Joints
Nutrition Support from Supplements
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Collagen support
◦ Glucosamine/Chondroitin
◦ Quercitin
 Black and green tea, capers, apples, red grapes, leafy greens, berries
◦ Vitamin C
 Rose hip, red pepper, guava, kiwi, broccoli, brussel sprouts, strawberry,
orange
◦ Vitamin E
 Wheat germ oil, almonds, olives, leafy greens
◦ Biotin
 organ meats, oatmeal, egg yolk, soy, mushrooms, bananas, peanuts, and
brewer's yeast
◦ Folic Acid
 Leafy greens, legumes, liver, baker’s yeast, sunflower seeds
◦ Calcium
 Yogurt, milk, cheese, spinach, legumes, canned salmon
◦ Vitamin D
 Unrefined cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, egg yolk, liver
◦ Magnesium
 Halibut, whole grains, nuts and seeds (pumpkin), legumes, sea salt
◦ Standard Process/MediHerb specific formulas
 Collagen C
 Cataplex E
 Ligaplex I
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Eye Support
◦ Carotenoids
 Xanthophylls
◦ Lutein, Zeaxanthin
 Protective pigments (anti-oxidants) found on lens and retina of eye
 Spinach, kale, greens
 Carotenes
◦ Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene
 Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, spinach, greens,
◦ Omega 3 fatty acids
◦ Cold water fish, cod liver oil, algae extracts
◦ DHA
◦ Taurine (amino acid)
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 Brewer’s yeast, eggs, fish, red meat
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene, Zinc, Copper
EPO-Erythropoietin
www.naturaleyecare.com
Juice Plus, raised lutein/zeaxanthin by 44%
◦ Standard Process/MediHerb specific formulas
 Iplex
 Vitanox
 Bilberry
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Ear Support
◦ Magnesium
 Halibut, whole grains, nuts and seeds (pumpkin), legumes, sea
salt
◦ Free radical scavengers Vitamins A, C, E in combination
with Mg
◦ Zinc
◦ Oysters, beef, soybeans, chickpeas, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds
◦ Anti-oxidants
◦ Omega 3 fatty acids-EPA/DHA
◦ Alpha Lipoic Acid
 Red meat, organ meats, broccoli, spinach, Brewer’s yeast
◦ Gingko Biloba
◦ Butcher’s Broom
◦ Standard Process/MediHerb specific formulas
 Congaplex (immune support-prevent infection in ear)
 Gingko
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Joint Support
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Omega 3 fatty acids
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
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Quercitin
Nucleoproteins (from organ meats)
Salacia Reticula
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
◦ Parsley, leafy greens, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage,
asparagus
 Grass fed beef, eggs
◦ Glucosamine/Chondroitin
◦ Hyaluronic Acid
◦ Exercise
◦ Standard Process/MediHerb specific formulas
 Saligesic
 Ostarplex
 Catalyn
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Conclusion
◦ Nutrition Support from Food
 Choose a diet, based upon personal tolerance and needs,
rich in leafy greens and other vegetables, colorful fruits,
nuts, legumes, oils and omega 3 fatty acids, certain types
of fish, eggs, and some red and organ meats
concentrating on portion control and low glycemic load
choices.
◦ Nutrition Support from Supplements
 Supplement with nutrients which could be deficient in diet
and therefore in body
 Basic whole food based multi-vitamin
 Omega 3 fatty acids
 Anti-oxidants
 Others specific to condition
Lori Bryant, RD, LD, NSCA-CPT
1901 Gateway Dr. Suite 175
Irving, TX 75038
office: 214-596-9302
cell: 214-641-9461
[email protected]