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Probiotics for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Probiotics
: E. coli Nissle 1917 appears to be as effective as the drug mesalamine in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. However, it is not currently available in the United States. ....
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Acupuncture for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acupuncture
: Acupuncture appears to be safe when used in decreasing inflammation and pain associated with IBD, although scientific evidence is inconclusive about its effectiveness. Avoid acupuncture in patients who have ....
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Zinc for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Zinc
: Preliminary research of zinc supplements in patients with Crohn's disease has yielded positive results. However, one small study found that zinc supplementation does not seem to improve inflammatory bowel ....
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Wheatgrass for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Wheatgrass
: One well-designed study reported potential benefits of wheatgrass in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings. Wheatgrass is generally considered safe, but ....
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Thiamin (vitamin B1) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Thiamin (vitamin B1)
: Decreased serum thiamine levels have been reported in patients with Crohn's disease. It is not clear if routine thiamin supplementation is beneficial in such patients generally. Allergic ....
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Soy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Soy
: Due to limited human study, there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of soy as a therapy in preventing Crohn's disease. Further research is ....
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Saccharomyces boulardii for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Saccharomyces boulardii
: Evidence supports mild improvement of symptoms and quality of life in patients with Crohn's disease who use Saccharomyces boulardii, although studies have been small. The pathogenesis of Crohn's ....
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Reflexology for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Reflexology
: Reflexology involves the application of manual pressure to specific points or areas of the feet that are believed to correspond to other parts of the body. Reflexology is often ....
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Psyllium for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Psyllium
: There is limited and unclear evidence regarding the use of psyllium in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, difficulty breathing/wheezing, skin rash, and hives have ....
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Psychotherapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Psychotherapy
: Psychotherapy may not improve the course of Crohn's disease, although patients undergoing psychotherapy tended to have fewer operations and relapses. More research in this area is needed.Natural Standard Monograph, ....
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Omega-3 fatty acids for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids
: It has been suggested that effects of omega-3 fatty acids on inflammation may be beneficial in patients with ulcerative colitis when added to standard therapy, and several ....
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Moxibustion for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Moxibustion
: One study suggests acupuncture combined with moxibustion (burning dried herbs, sometimes with glass cups or bowls, on the surface of the skin) may benefit symptoms in Crohn's disease. Well-designed ....
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Glucosamine for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Glucosamine
: Preliminary research reports improvements with N-acetyl glucosamine as an added therapy in inflammatory bowel disease. Further scientific evidence is necessary before a recommendation can be made. Avoid if allergic ....
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Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
: One double blind, randomized clinical trial suggests that a combination of GLA plus eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) does not prolong the period of ....
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DHEA for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DHEA
: Initial research reports have shown that DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) supplements are safe for short-term use in patients with Crohn's disease. Preliminary research suggests possible beneficial effects, although further research is ....
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Boswellia for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Boswellia
: Boswellia has been noted in animal and laboratory studies to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Based on these observations, boswellia has been suggested as a potential treatment for ulcerative colitis. At ....
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Barley for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Barley
: Germinated barley foodstuff (GBF) comes from maturing barley, and has been suggested as possibly helpful in patients with ulcerative colitis. Scientific evidence in this area is preliminary, and further ....
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Aloe for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Aloe
: There is limited but promising research of the use of oral aloe vera in ulcerative colitis (UC), compared to placebo. It is not clear how aloe vera compares to ....
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Acustimulation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Acustimulation
: Acustimulation is the mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points to control symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. One small study suggests that acustimulation may help reduce inflammation and pain ....
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Homeopathy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Homeopathy
: Homeopathy may be helpful for helping balance immune function and decreasing symptoms of IBD. Further research is needed before recommendations can be made. Safety and effectiveness are not well ....
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