Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 Todd: Aren't reactions to sulphites in wine a problem for many people---or is that sulphides. Or, is this not a similar problem? Jim Ramholz , <@i...> wrote: > > b) there is > > documented evidence that people are allergic to > > sulfites and sulfur dioxide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 , <@i...> wrote: > > b) there is > > documented evidence that people are allergic to > > sulfites and sulfur dioxide > > > subhuti says this is also false. A cursory search of medline seems to support Subhuti on this one. he will be doing an article on this topic later this year. The Food and Drug Administration estimates that one out of a hundred people is sulfite-sensitive, and that 5 percent of those who have asthma are also at risk of suffering an adverse reaction to the substance. Check out the article " Sulfites: Safe for Most, Dangerous for Some " at http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/096_sulf.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 , " jramholz " <jramholz> wrote: : > > Aren't reactions to sulphites in wine a problem for many people-- I thought so, but apparently its not yet settled. In any event, sulfites are not the same as sulfur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 , " jramholz " <jramholz> wrote: > > Check out the article " Sulfites: Safe for Most, Dangerous for Some " this line jumped out at me. " Doctors believe that asthmatics develop difficulty breathing by inhaling sulfite fumes from treated foods, " notes Dan Atkins, M.D., a pediatrician at the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine in Denver, Colo. Medline evidence also links most sulfur " allergy " to an inhalation effect, not oral ingestion. this would seem to explain the discrepancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2002 Report Share Posted July 10, 2002 From a perspective of homeopathy, the constant ingestion of a substance, even a " crude " , un-potentized substance, might result in a " proving " , especially in someone who is sensitive to that particular substance or just plain sensitive. If you want to know how that might manifest, read a homeopathic Materia Medica on the substance, in this case sulphur. If you don't have easy access to a homeopathic materia medica, here's a link to an abbreviated one: http://homeoint.org/books/allkeyn/allkeyss.htm#Sul As this is a list for TCM, I will not comment publicly on this subject further, but if you want more information, please feel free to email me privately. Christina jramholz wrote: > > , <@i...> wrote: > > > b) there is > > > documented evidence that people are allergic to > > > sulfites and sulfur dioxide > > > > > > subhuti says this is also false. A cursory search of medline seems > to support Subhuti on this one. he will be doing an article on this > topic later this year. > > The Food and Drug Administration estimates that one out of a hundred > people is sulfite-sensitive, and that 5 percent of those who have > asthma are also at risk of suffering an adverse reaction to the > substance. > > Check out the article " Sulfites: Safe for Most, Dangerous for Some " > at http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/096_sulf.html > > > Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Sulfites _http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx) Whether sulfites occur naturally, as they do in _wines_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) (without _sulfites_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/fast-food-risks.aspx) you'd have a lot of vintage vinegar), or are added later, they are equally dangerous if you have a sulfite sensitivity. Remember, just because a sulfite is not on the label doesn't mean it is not in the product. MOST FREQUENTLY SULFITED FOODS: * Baked Products. Cookies, crackers (even good old grahams), pie and quiche crusts, soft pretzels, waffles, wheat tortillas. * _Beverages_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) (canned, bottled, frozen, regular, and dietetic). _Beer_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , cider, cocktail mixes, colas, fruit _drinks_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , fruit juices, instant tea, _soups_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , vegetable juices, wine coolers, wines. * Candies, Confections, _Desserts_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , and Syrups. Caramels, hard candies (sour balls, etc.), brown sugar, raw beet sugar, powdered beet sugar, white granulated beet sugar, corn sugar, Maraschino cherries, glazed _fruits_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , jellies, jams, corn syrup, maple syrup, _pancake_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) syrup, fruit toppings, high fructose corn syrup, shredded _coconut_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , flavored (and unflavored) gelatins, fruit pie fillings. * Fish (frozen, canned, dried, and fresh). Clams, crab, dried cod, _lobster_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , scallops, shrimp, also canned _seafood_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) soups. * Relishes, Condiments, and Mixes. _Horseradish_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , pickles, olives, onion relish, salad dressing mixes, wine vinegar, pickled _vegetables_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , sauerkraut, coleslaw, guacamole, gravies (including those that are milk-based), dried soup mixes. * Vegetables and Fruits (Canned, frozen, dried, instant, cut-up fresh). _Mushrooms_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , grapes, prepared cut fruit or vegetable salads, shredded cabbage, avocado salad, dried fruits, trail mixes, breakfast cereals with dried fruit, dried fruit snacks or dietetic processed fruits. If you have allergies, asthma, or suspect that you are sensitive to sulfites, you can protect yourself in several ways: * Consult a doctor or allergist to confirm that you are sulfite-sensitive and ask if you can be desensitized. Most people can. * Read labels and avoid foods with any sulfiting agents. * Don't trust _salad bars_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) . The food might have been sulfited by the produce supplier before it even reached the _restaurant_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) . * Avoid dried fruits. Some asthmatics can have attacks simply from smelling a freshly opened package of dried _apricots_ (http://www.allthatzoo.com/garden/apricots.aspx) . * Throw away the outside leaves of any lettuce or celelry purchased at supermarkets. * Ask at restaurants if your food contains sulfites. They might not know or they might not tell you, but it doesn't hurt to ask. If you're still worried, order something not sulfited—broiled _chicken_ (http://www.goodwithchildren.com/food/protect-against-sulfites.aspx#) , meat, or an omelette without vegetables, for instance. * Check your local pharmacy for a new sulfite test strip that is designed to produce a virtually instantaneous red color when touched to a sulfite-containing food. The darker the red, the more sulfite in the food.) * Take nutritional supplements that can help minimize allergic and asthmatic reactions: high-potency multiple vitamin with chelated minerals; vitamin B complex; pantothenic acid; vitamin E; vitamin C. Highly allergic individuals should, nevertheless, strictly avoid sulfites. CAUTION: If you are on tetracycline medication, vitamin C buffered with calcium ascorbate can interfere with the medicine's effectiveness. You can use a sodium ascorbate form of vitamin C with tetracyclines, but not if you are on a sodium-restricted diet or are taking steroids. This regimen is not intended as medical advice. Before starting any supplement program or making dietary changes, consult your physician or a nutritionally oriented doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 So in short, sulfites are allergens that can trigger asthma. Not as bad as other ingredients like msg. I do use dried small shrimps and dried shiitake mushrooms and they do contain sulfites. I wash it thoroughly then soak in water with colloidal silver. Then i rinse with reverse osmosis water. Never became a problem. Melly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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