Is it ok to drink almond milk with doxycycline?
Posted by unsure445 (Member # 15962) on :
I don't see why not. Just make sure it has no sugar in it. The flavored options often have sugar.
Not a great idea to have too much though because carageenan, the thickener that is used in it, isn't too healthy.
Making your own is another option. I am going to try this soon….
Posted by bla (Member # 42361) on :
Ok..I was concerned though, bc the label indicates a high amount of calcium, which I understand we shouldn't consume with the antibiotic. (calcium or magnesium) Any thoughts?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- If it has high calcium or magnesium, do not consume along with antibiotics. Wait a couple of hours.
Although, any of the "other" milks that have "natural flavors" are best avoided. That often translates to MSG or other industrialized flavor agent.
It's nearly impossible to buy any "other" milk that is free of additives. Also consider the plastic that it sits in, the lining of the carton, for those shelf-stable cartons (before opening) and even for some refrigerated cartons it's important to find out what their lining is.
Many plastic or "teflon" linings can leech all kinds of chemicals that disrupt our endocrine system big time - even if that lining is BPA-free.
You can make your own nut milk, though. Softer nuts like walnuts and pecans will work with most good quality blenders. For other hard nuts like almonds or hazelnuts, stronger machines would be needed (BlendTec, Vitamix, some top brand juicers).
Nut milks can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days, in a glass jar.
Excitotoxins; MSG; Aspartame; & "Natural" Flavors (that are not likely natural at all); -
Posted by bla (Member # 42361) on :
thank you! Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Something like no more than 1/4 cup, with a good amount of other food should be fine, though.
[Regarding just the doxy question. Still would have too many additives if a packaged "milk" IMO,though. It just takes a tiny bit of that stuff to set off all kinds of physiological reactions in my body, anyway.] -
Posted by GretaM (Member # 40917) on :
Bia-just in case, you probably already know this, be sure to take doxy with a full stomach. Otherwise it will chew your stomach to shreds.
(not literally, but you will get a stomach ache for sure).
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Greta has an important point and, yes, even literally, it can "chew up" your stomach if there is not a substantial meal to absorb it for slower metabolism -- on an empty stomach, doxy literally irritates the lining and irritation is damage. From there, all kinds of trouble can happen. -
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
Dont know why but I almost threw it up. Sadly went down the drain.
Same with soy and rice milk...my system jus didnt like that stuff..
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Beware the carnageenan (sp) in it. And yes, avoid the sugar.
Posted by Judie (Member # 38323) on :
My friend just asked her LLMD the same question about almond milk because she noticed the high calcium and she's on doxy. He didn't think it was a big deal.
A have another doc who says it's the calcium supplements that are really the big the concern with doxy. Food, not as much.
Personally, I just wouldn't drink copious amounts of it while taking it with doxy. Even eggs and nut butters have calcium. Lots of foods do.
Posted by Ellen101 (Member # 35432) on :
You can make your own with a regular blender. Soak the almonds over night in filtered water. Then drain and place them in a blender with water. After blending strain them through a nut bag. No carageenan or guar gum, just pure almonds. Some people add in vanilla, medjool dates, cinnamon etc.. I usually make mine plain. http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/24/my-favourite-homemade-almond-milk-step-by-step-photos/ Posted by sheltielady (Member # 42710) on :
Is raw milk okay. The cows eat only grass and hay. This farm is reputable. A friend of mine who has lyme had been having raw milk for years .....
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