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13. That is very interesting. What were you eating that had it in it? (just curious)

Sat Mar 26, 2016, 12:40 PM

Mar 2016

I just checked a lot of things (not all) in my cupboard and found that my Atkins Shakes are the only items that have carrageenan in them.

This article explains it a bit and why they use it. Also why you shouldn't use it.

http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/carrageenan-natural-ingredient-you-should-ban-your-diet

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GERD sufferers, can I ask about your symptoms? [View all] OnionPatch Dec 2015 OP

Are you by any chance also hypermobile? DeadLetterOffice Dec 2015 #1

No. Not hyper mobile. OnionPatch Dec 2015 #2

If you have GERD OnionPatch Dec 2015 #3

Yes, I've had tests. OnionPatch Dec 2015 #6

Get someone to check your liver while you're at it - hedgehog Dec 2015 #4

I'll be sure to ask about that. Thanks! OnionPatch Dec 2015 #7

Aliver function test is a good idea but jomin41 Jan 2016 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Jan 2016 #9

So sorry to hear you suffer so much! OnionPatch Jan 2016 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Jan 2016 #11

No more GERD since I totally eliminated Carrageenan from my diet. PADemD Mar 2016 #12

I was drinking it every day. PADemD Mar 2016 #14

GERD and coffee creamers PADemD Mar 2016 #16

I have eliminated it from my diet. OnionPatch Mar 2016 #17

Xanthan gum could be a problem, too. PADemD Mar 2016 #18

I'll get back tomorrow glitterbag May 2016 #19