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Nutrient / Supplement |
Helpful notes |
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Acidophilus |
friendly bacteria needed for good bowel and
colon health. Maybe combined with Lactobacillus rhanosus,
Bifidobacterium longum, and Lactobacillus plantarum in a combination
such as Botana Cleanse (see link below) |
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Aloe Vera |
herb that helps heal the colon and also
aides in lowering stress. |
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Multi-vitamin Mineral supplement |
vitamin B complex, magnesium, calcium,
chromium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, and multi enzyme, all serve to
help people with ulcerative colitis. The nutrients contained in a daily
supplement are needed for good general health and well being. |
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Vitamin A |
vitamin A is an anti-oxidant protects the
mucous membranes that become inflamed with colitis and it also helps in
healing. |
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Vitamin E |
vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that provides
healing and has been shown to help prevent bowel cancer. |
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Vitamin B |
vitamin B complex is needed for breakdown
of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates as well as good digestion. |
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Omega Fatty Acids |
important for protecting the lining of the
colon and anti-inflammation associated with colitis. Fatty acids are
found in omega fatty acids from fish and plant sources of flax seed, and
borage seed |
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Magnesium |
low intake of magnesium has been linked to
colitis and a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin &
mineral supplement especially one that also includes calcium, chromium,
and zinc. |
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Calcium |
important for proper functioning of the
cardiac (heart) muscle and is a companion to magnesium ( see above) |
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Vitamin C |
vitamin C helps boost the immune system and
it promotes healing of mucous membranes. It can be taken in a good
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement form. |