Crohn's Disease Nutritions & Supplements
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The drugs commonly described for Crohn's disease interfere with normal metabolism and increase the likelihood of multiple nutritional deficiencies. People with Crohn's disease are often lacking in calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid, vitamins C and D, and zinc. Take a good multivitamin and mineral formula that supplies at least the minimum daily requirement of these important nutrients.
Antioxidant nutrients scavenge free radicals and have been shown to lower the risk of developing Crohn's disease. Take a good antioxidant formula that supplies 5,000 international units of vitamin A, 25,000 international units of beta-carotene, 250 milligrams of vitamin C, 1,500 milligrams of bioflavonoids, 400 international units of vitamin E, 200 micrograms of selenium, 500 to 1,000 milligrams of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and 100 milligrams of lipoic and daily.
Note: If you are pregnant, or intend to get pregnant, or if you have liver disease, consult your doctor before taking supplemental vitamin A. If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner), consult your physician before taking vitamin E.
Bromelain, an enzyme derived from pineapple, helps reduce inflammation and aids in the digestion of protein. Take 500 milligrams three times daily, twice between meals and ones with the largest meal of the day.
In a year-long double-blind Italian study, over 50 percent of people with Crohn's disease who took fish-oil supplements stayed symptom-free, while only 25 percent of those given a placebo remained in remission. Start by taking 1,000 milligrams three times daily. After two weeks, increase the dosage to 2,000 milligrams three times daily, and continue at that dosage for six weeks. Choose an enteric-coated supplement that supplies approximately 800 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acids per 2,000 milligrams. Enteric coating serves to delay the dissolution of the capsule until it passes through the stomach and into the intestines, thereby protecting the sensitive omega-3 oils from degradation.
Note: If you develop nausea as a result of difficulty digesting fish oil, stop taking the supplement for three days, then resume at half the dosage.
The amino acid glutamine helps to soothe an inflamed gastrointestinal tract. Take 3,000 milligrams of L-glutamine three times daily for two weeks, then decrease to 3,000 milligrams twice daily for two weeks. Then take 3,000 milligrams daily for two months.
Take a probiotic supplement containing acidophilus, bifidobacteria, or colostrums. The friendly bacteria are necessary for a healthy intestinal tract. Studies show probiotics can help the body overcome Crohn's disease. Take a probiotic supplement as recommended on the product label. If you are allergic to milk, select a dairy free product.
Pine-bark and grape-seed extracts are excellent natural anti-inflammatory agents. Take 25 to 50 milligrams of either twice a day.
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