Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common inherited health problems and effects white people more often than other races. Occurring, equally between males and females. It is caused by a gene defect the affects the pancreas, sweat glands, respiratory, and digestive systems. Malnutrition may result because a lack of needed digestive enzymes means food nutrients are not absorbed well. People with cystic fibrosis also lose lots of salt thru their sweat glands. Other signs of CF are infertility, greasy-bad smelling stools, and salty skin.

Nutrient / Supplement	Helpful notes
Vitamin B complex	Aids in healing, digestion, body tissue repair, B12 helps with the absorption of iron and other minerals and nutrients.
Carotenoids	very important for rebuilding and repair of body cells. Generally, a carotenoid mixture combined with a complete multi-vitamin with good mineral content will produce good results.
Fatty Acids	They helps relieve inflammation. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil.
Multi-vitamin Mineral supplement	contains vitamin E, vitamin B , vitamin C, copper, selenium, and zinc which all are helpful for people with cystic fibrosis to maintain their nutrition and help balance their body systems.
Selenium	low levels of selenium and copper have been associated with Cystic fibrosis. These can be found in a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement.

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All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA