Colitis Nutrition is an Important Part of Treatment
Some patients with ulcerative colitis are underweight, malnourished, and/or deficient in vitamins, iron, or electrolytes. These patients can be helped by detailed advice on nutrition and supplementation, vitamins, and probiotics. Probiotics are specially prepared foods or medicines that contain viable microorganisms, such as lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, Escherichia coli, or other bacteria or fungi. Studies in patients with ulcerative colitis showed that probiotics with Escherichia coli Nissle 1913 and bifidobacteria prevented the recurrence of the disease after the attack had passed.
An important role in therapy is played by a gentle diet with increased protein intake, a decrease in fat to 60-80 g per day, and a maximum restriction of fiber.
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