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Colitis   []

Also known as:  Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Description

Colitis is a general term for disorders involving chronic Inflammation and/or ulceration of the Mucous Membranes of the Lower Intestine, Rectum and Colon.

These Substances Alleviate Colitis

Amino Acids

            Glutamine alleviates Colitis and improves survival time in (Pseudomembranous) Colitis patients.  research

            N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) reduces the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  peer-reviewed research

Carbohydrates

            Acemannan alleviates the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract associated with Colitis.  research

            Glucomannan alleviates Colitis.

Carotenoids

            Lycopene reduces the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  research

Hormones

            Melatonin alleviates the symptoms of Colitis.  research

Lipids

            Butyric Acid alleviates Colitis (due to its role as a fuel for the Cells of the Colon).  research

            Phosphatidylcholine helps to prevent Colitis.  peer-reviewed research

            Superunsaturated Fatty Acids help to reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  peer-reviewed research

Microorganisms

            Lactobacillus rhamnosis alleviates (Pseudomembranous) Colitis.  peer-reviewed research

            Lactobacillus plantarum alleviates Colitis (including Methotrexate-induced Colitis).  peer-reviewed research

Polyphenols

            Quercitrin alleviates Colitis (clinical trials have shown that in subjects with Colitis, Quercitrin reduces Myeloperoxidase and Alkaline Phosphate levels, preserves normal fluid absorption, counteracts Glutathione depletion and reduces Colon damage after two days of use).  research

Vitamins

            Colitis can occur as a result of severe Vitamin B1 deficiency.

            Vitamin E exerts antioxidant effects that reduce the production of Free Radicals in Colitis patients.  research

These Foods/Herbs Alleviate Colitis

Bee Foods

            Propolis alleviates (acute and chronic) Colitis.

Fruit

            Papaya reputedly alleviates Colitis.

Grasses

            Barley Grass accelerates the healing of Colitis (by facilitating the healing of tissue in the Colon) and reduces the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  research

Herbs

            Aloe Vera (juice consumed orally) alleviates the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract associated with Colitis (primarily due to the Acemannan content of Aloe vera).  research

            Calendula (extract consumed orally) alleviates the Inflammation associated with Colitis.  research

            Chamomile reputedly alleviates Colitis.

            Dandelion reputedly alleviates Colitis.

            Feverfew reputedly alleviates Colitis.

            Green Tea reduces the Inflammation that occurs during Colitis.  research

            Licorice (root) reputedly alleviates Colitis.

            Pau D’Arco is claimed to be useful in the treatment of Colitis (according to Brazilian traditional use of Pau D’Arco, however scientific studies have not been undertaken for this use of Pau D’Arco).

            Red Clover reputedly alleviates Colitis.

            Yarrow reputedly alleviates Colitis.

Oils (medicinal Oils)

            Oregano Oil (consumed orally) is claimed to alleviate Colitis.  research

These Substances can Cause Colitis

Microorganisms

            Balantidium coli (a type of Detrimental Protozoa) can invade and ulcerate the Intestinal Wall, causing a type of Colitis that resembles (amebic) Dysentery.

            Clostridium difficile can cause (Pseudomembranous) Colitis.

            The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause Colitis (especially in persons afflicted with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - Cytomegalovirus-induced Colitis is known as CMV Colitis.

            Excessive proliferation of Shigella Bacteria can cause Colitis.

Pharmaceutical Drugs

            Methotrexate can cause Colitis.  peer-reviewed research

            The use of Pharmaceutical Antibiotics can cause Colitis by killing the Beneficial Bacteria in the Intestine, allowing other Detrimental Bacteria to grow, especially Clostridium difficile.

Colitis Patients should Avoid Consumption of these Substances

Fruit

            Persons afflicted with Colitis should avoid Grapefruit juice.

Symptoms of Colitis

Digestive System

            Intestinal Cramps can occur as a result of Colitis.

            Bloody, mucous-filled Diarrhea is a symptom of Colitis.

Immune System

            Colitis can occur as a result of Candida albicans proliferation.

Forms of Colitis

            Crohn's Disease

            Irritable Bowel Syndrome

            Pseudomembranous Colitis is a potentially fatal form of Colitis caused by the toxin released from Clostridium difficile.

Types of Colitis

            Ulcerative Colitis

Related Topics

            Colon

            Digestive System Ailments