| Nutritional supplements for Crohn's disease have | | | | reduce inflammation and improve the digestion of |
| been widely discussed for many years. | | | | protein. One of these supplements, known as |
| Treatment plans vary from patient to patient | | | | Bromelain, is an enzyme derived from pineapple. |
| based on the severity of the disease. | | | | Healthcare providers often suggest ingesting 500 |
| Characterized by incredibly severe and chronic | | | | mg three times a day for the most benefit. |
| inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's | | | | Some research studies indicate that fish oil |
| disease is a chronic disorder which most often | | | | supplements can help patients suffering with |
| invades the lower part of the small intestine. | | | | Crohn's disease to stay symptom-free. 1000 mg |
| The severe inflammation associated with this | | | | taken three times a day for two weeks, followed |
| disease can often lead to ulceration of the lining of | | | | by 2000 mg three times a day for six weeks |
| the intestine. Treatment for Crohn's disease must | | | | seem to be helpful to reduce symptoms. When |
| be consistent and aggressive to try to prevent | | | | choosing a fish oil supplement be sure to choose |
| long-term complications such as an intestinal | | | | an enteric-coated supplement since this will keep |
| blockage. | | | | the capsule from dissolving until it gets into the |
| A discussion with your physician about whether | | | | intestinal tract itself. |
| nutritional supplements for Crohn's disease would | | | | Another nutritional supplement for Crohn's disease |
| be appropriate for you is a critical discussion. It is | | | | that has shown promise is a probiotic supplement. |
| very important that you remember you must not | | | | The supplement contains either acidophilus, |
| take any nutritional supplements for Crohn's | | | | bifidobacteria, or colostrums. These very friendly |
| disease without first having an in depth discussion | | | | bacteria help us to keep a healthy gastrointestinal |
| with your health care provider. Many nutritional | | | | tract and are an important part of an overall |
| supplements can interact adversely with | | | | healthy lifestyle. There are studies which show |
| prescription medications you are taking for the | | | | evidence that probiotics can help the body |
| management of your disease. | | | | effectively battle Crohn's disease. |
| Many on the drugs typically prescribed for Crohn's | | | | Nutritional supplements for Crohn's disease seem |
| disease interfere with the body's normal | | | | to be gaining more and more proponents as more |
| metabolism. This interference can lead to | | | | studies point to their benefits. It is important for |
| nutritional deficiencies. Many battling Crohn's | | | | you to discuss this option with your healthcare |
| disease are found to be lacking in zinc, vitamins D | | | | provider before you undertake the addition of |
| and C, calcium, vitamin B6, folic acid, potassium, | | | | nutritional supplements on your own. |
| and magnesium. This deficiency can often be | | | | Perhaps nutritional supplements for Crohn's |
| resolved by simply taking a complex multivitamin | | | | disease might be the missing link in your overall |
| each day. | | | | treatment plan. |
| Some nutritional supplements are designed to | | | | |