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Managing Ulcerative Colitis: Supplement and Dietary Recommendations

Explore advanced supplement options like Omega-3, Butyrate, and Phosphatidylcholine, and dietary modifications such as the Mediterranean and UC Exclusion Diets to enhance your current ulcerative colitis treatment plan.

  • I have UC and currently in a flare. I’m taking boswellia, turmeric, GI revive (mix of anti inflammatory herbs), biocidin (mix of anti bacterial herbs), and a multi strain probiotic. I’ve been taking this combo for quite some time, but it doesn’t seem to do the trick anymore. Do you have any recommendations of what else could help with UC? And by the way, I’m also taking conventional meds in addition to all this.

  • For managing ulcerative colitis (UC), there are several dietary supplements that have shown potential benefits in addition to those you are already taking:

    1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: These have anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce inflammation in UC1.

    2. Butyrate: This is a short-chain fatty acid that is produced by gut bacteria during the fermentation of dietary fiber. Butyrate has anti-inflammatory effects on the colon and can support intestinal barrier function1.

    3. Phosphatidylcholine: This lipid component helps strengthen the mucosal barrier in the intestines, which may help in reducing UC symptoms1.

    4. Lactoferrin: This iron-binding protein found in milk has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It may help support gut health1.

    5. Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA): This is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide that has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which may be beneficial for UC1.

    6. Silymarin: This bioactive compound found in milk thistle has antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties1.

    Dietary Modifications:

    • Mediterranean Diet: This diet is renowned for its anti-inflammatory effects and ability to prevent dysbiosis, which is related to gut health. It includes high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and olive oil12.

    • UC Exclusion Diet (UCED): While this is a newer diet and requires further research, it has been suggested to be beneficial for UC2.

    It's worth discussing these options with your healthcare provider to ensure they are appropriate given your current treatment plan and condition.

    Footnotes

    1. Aysha Karim Kiani, "Dietary supplements for intestinal inflammation," PMC, 2022. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

    2. Marcelina Radziszewska et al., "Nutrition and Supplementation in Ulcerative Colitis - PubMed," PubMed, 2022. ↩ ↩2

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