Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis is considered to be an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the colon and rectum. Ulcerative Colitis generally starts in the rectum or Sigmoid Colon and then spreads partially or completely through the large intestine not affecting the small intestine. 

 Ulcerative Colitis occurs mainly in young women and is more prevalent in people of Jewish ancestry (there is an hereditary element to Ulcerative Colitis).

Alkaloids

 Nicotine (transdermal patches applied topically) may cause the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis to go into remission. 

Amino Acids

 Arginine may alleviate many cases of Ulcerative Colitis (by promoting the healing of the Ulcers that occur in the Colon of Ulcerative Colitis patients).  ^[1]

 Glutamine (1,000 - 4,000 mg per day) may alleviate the Diarrhea, abdominal Pain, weight loss and food Allergies associated with Ulcerative Colitis and may lower Lipopolysaccharide levels in Ulcerative Colitis patients.  ^[2]

 Glycine may help to prevent/treat Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[3]

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may be useful for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[4]

Carbohydrates

 Acemannan may alleviate the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract associated with Ulcerative Colitis (primarily due to the Acemannan content of Aloe vera).  ^[5]

 Glucosamine may alleviate the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[6]

 Heparin (administered intravenously) may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[7]

 Psyllium may help to maintain remission in Ulcerative Colitis patients.  ^[8]

Carotenoids

 Crocetin may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[9]

Enzymes

 Bromelain may reduce the Inflammation associated with Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[10]

Hormones

 DHEA (200 mg per day) may produce remission in Ulcerative Colitis patients.  ^[11]

 Melatonin may help to prevent and treat Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[12]

Lipids

 Butyric Acid (Sodium Butyrate form administered via enema) may increase the synthesis of Mucin in the Colon in Ulcerative Colitis patients (Butyric Acid is the major Fatty Acid fuel source for the Cells that line the Colon).  ^[13]

 Caprylic Acid may be a useful therapy for Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[14]

 Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Ulcerative Colitis. 

 Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may improve the condition of Ulcerative Colitis patients. 

 Omega-3 Fatty Acids may help to prevent Ulcerative Colitis:  ^[15]

 Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) may reduce the Inflammation associated with Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[16]

 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may help to prevent Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[17]

 Phosphatidylcholine (especially delayed release form of Phosphatidylcholine – 6,000 mg per day) may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[18]

Microorganisms

 Mixed Bacteria - Beneficial may be a useful treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, possibly causing remissions in some patients:  ^[19]

 Bifidobacteria longum may help to prevent Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[20]

 Lactobacillus reuteri may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[21]

 Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[22]

Minerals

 Magnesium may help to prevent Ulcerative Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis patients often experience Magnesium malabsorption.  ^[23]