Ulcers - Peptic
Description
Peptic Ulcers are single or multiple open sores affecting the Mucous Membranes (including the Gastric Mucosa and Intestinal Mucosa) that are exposed to Gastric Juices within the Digestive Tract. Peptic Ulcers are usually caused by failure of the Digestive Tract's Mucous Membranes to withstand the action of Pepsin and Hydrochloric Acid - this usually occurs when the Mucous Membranes become thinner, rather than as a result of Pepsin or Hydrochloric Acid.
Prevalence
Peptic Ulcers affect 1% to 20% of the population of developed countries of the world.
These Substances may Alleviate or Heal Peptic Ulcers
Alkaloids
Capsaicin may help to prevent Peptic Ulcers.
Amino Acids
Glutamine (1,000 – 3,000 mg per day) may accelerate the healing of Peptic Ulcers. [1]
Histidine may alleviate Peptic Ulcers.
Bioflavonoids
Anthocyanosides may alleviate Peptic Ulcers (by strengthening the Digestive Tract Blood Vessels).
Quinones
Coenzyme Q10 may alleviate Peptic Ulcers.
Minerals
Zinc may accelerate the healing of Peptic Ulcers. [2]
Organic Acids
Rosmarinic Acid may help to prevent and treat Peptic Ulcers. [3]
Polyphenols
Anthocyanidins may accelerate the healing of and help to prevent Peptic Ulcers (by strengthening the Blood Vessels that supply the Digestive Tract and possibly also by enhancing the defensive mechanisms of the Gastric Mucosa). [4]
Anthocyanosides may accelerate the healing of and help to prevent Peptic Ulcers (by strengthening the Blood Vessels that supply the Digestive Tract and possibly also by enhancing the defensive mechanisms of the Gastric Mucosa). [5]
Gamma Oryzanol may alleviate the symptoms of Peptic Ulcers (by normalizing Nervous System control of digestive system secretions). [6]
Sulfuric Compounds
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) (2,000 mg per day consumed orally as 4 x 500 mg doses) may help to prevent and treat Peptic Ulcers (where the underlying cause of Peptic Ulcer is Helicobacter pylori infection - DMSO helps to kill Helicobacter pylori). [7]
Vitamins
Vitamin A may accelerate the healing of Peptic Ulcers.
Vitamin C may accelerate the healing of Peptic Ulcers. [8]
These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate/Prevent Peptic Ulcers
Algae
Irish Moss may alleviate Peptic Ulcers. [9]
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