Ulcerative colitis(UC) is a chronic inflammation of the colon that is considered incurable. In the UC, the protective layers (mucosa and submucosa) of the colon are broken through excessive inflammatory processes and high Oxidative stress damaged. The constant inflammation causes the loss of blood through the stool, which can lead to anaemia (HB value). All inflammatory processes cause new oxidative stress and increase the likelihood of cancer.
The sick people usually have to live with constant, high doses of cortisone, just to limit blood loss. The strong side effects of the corticosteroids lead to the desire to reduce the dosages, but this can also lead to increased inflammation with blood loss. All other options to reduce the strong inflammation should be exhausted.
The possibilities are limited. Come into question
- Diet measures. It is very important to strictly avoid foods that trigger allergies or intolerances. However, the incompatible foods are often difficult to recognize, especially in the slow-acting intolerances that only cause noticeable symptoms after several days. Several types of blood tests are available. IgE tests are tests for "normal" (quick) allergies - here it is important to strictly avoid them at all times. IgG tests can provide good indications of further (slow) intolerances. There are also other types of tests, such as the ALLCAT test, which observes the direct contact of living granulocytes with food. Gliandin, a molecule related to gluten, has been described in studies as an important contributor to ulcerative colitis. Very often there are intolerances or allergies to dairy products, chicken eggs, pork, fish and nuts. But it can alsoallAntheen foodstuffs are among the culprits, including accompanying substances from cooking pots or plastics.
- Frankincense (Olibanum) contains an inflammation-reducing substance that inhibits certain inflammation-causing eicosanoids.
- There are inflammation-reducing foods - including those with omega-3 fatty acids (la oil, fish oil) or the turmeric (turmeric) and green tea. What promotes inflammation is the intake of arachidonic acid, which is contained directly in many foods and should therefore be avoided or reduced if possible (list).
And of course tocotrienols, which have very good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But there is a reason why tocotrienols are often not suitable for UC: they reduce blood clotting. This effect, which is important and desirable for the heart and circulation, also causes a prolongation of the bleeding in the inflamed areas in the intestine. This can increase the blood loss from hidden bleeding (which occurs in ulcerative colitis and colon cancer).
That's why here's the important one Warning: Do not take tocotrienols if you are currently affected by bleeding in your intestines. Tocotrienols can only be used in UC during the rest phase, i.e. when there is no flare-up in the colitis.
Recently, a new study with mice showed that with tocotrienolsn the ulcerative colitis can be significantly improved. You can find the discussion of the study in my blog:Click here for the study discussion
Result: tocotrienols have been suggested as preventative care in patients with ulcerative colitis.