Moringa has been studied for its ability to ease colitis and other bowel disorders by decreasing inflammation of intestinal walls,
reducing symptoms of colitis, minimizing ulcers, and lowering overall colitis index.
Not exact matches
Although anti-inflammatory treatments are quite effective at
reducing symptoms in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis, the mucosal lining
of the intestine often remains ulcerated, and many patients still ultimately require surgery.
Although it can
reduce the
symptoms and conserve parts
of the GI tract, about 30 %
of people who undergo surgery will see a return
of their
symptoms within three years, and up to 60 % will see a return
of their
symptoms within 10 years, according to the Crohn's &
Colitis Foundation.
Ghee is better on dairy allergies (lactose and casein are removed in the clarification process) and is rich in butyric acid, which is known to heal the gut,
reduce inflammation, and improve
symptoms of ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease.
Researchers report that probiotics can help
reduce gas, constipation, antibiotic - associated diarrhea and bloating, in addition to
symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis (12, 13, 14).
Documented benefits include prevention
of atherosclerosis,
reduced incidence
of heart disease and stroke, and relief from the
symptoms associated with ulcerative
colitis, menstrual pain, and joint pain.2 - 4 Omega - 3 fatty acid levels have also been associated with decreased breast cancer risk.5, 6