Supplements for colitis sufferers | Over the Counter Herbal Supplements

Herbal supplements are good for assisting with obtaining the necessary supplements that are lacking from our diet however a good diet is essential for minimising symptoms of Inflammable Bowel Disease.

Also take some time to find out if you can source these vitamins, minerals, protiens and cultures from changing your diet. Check out the link on the side

Probiotic cultures such as Lactobacillus reuteri are not always created by all people and is vital for increasing immunity and healthy stomach flora. It can be sourced from human breast milk, other wise samples like natures way - pimadophilus reuteri pearls, is excellent.

Natures way, provides a tablet that has active cultures that is not required to be refridgerated which is great for the busy person always on the go. If you are suffering from colitis you know the pain and the discomfort that can be felt, even though it says that this not FDA (Food and Administrative Drug of America) approved to treat, prevent or allieviate symptoms. These cultures do and the testimonals all point to impressed customers. Amazon provides these at a discounted price, recommended retail is $30.99.

L. Salivarius probiotic assists in healthy bowel movements. Vitamin absorbtion is increased and assists in hormone production which will assists the melatonin production.

There are a lot of excellent resources about probiotics and naturally occuring probiotics. Here are a few of highly recommended resources.

Acemmanan is a polysaccrid member of the carbohydrate families, that is found in Aloe Vera. You can buy juice and drink 50mls before each meal, however it has an acquired flavour, I haven't personally found a flavour that masks the aloe vera flavour.

There are some excellent resources on learning more about Aloe Vera and the other associated benefits. This may make it easier to drink the Aloe Vera juice or cement the fact that while it is very good for you, you may need in other forms.

BiAloe Pure Power, 30 grams lasts for 6 months for one person. This is water soluble and their is no bitter flavour. It can assist with restoring glucose balance, supports immune system, and stomach health - for colitis sufferers.

Glucomannan is a fiber dense carbohydrate that assists in metabolic function which can assist in ensuring vitamins are absorbed appropriately. Promotes cholesterol health.

Swanson Glucomannan contains Konjac Root, which is the 100% natural dense fibre high in Glucomannan that promotes the above effects.

Inulin

Assists with promoting calcium absorbtion and probiotic growth. Particularly useful in the colon. Discourages the growth of bad bacteria, encourages the intestinal and colon health of the linings.

InulinFOS - Jarrow Inulin - is reputed to have all the above effects and helps the integrity of the lining in the intestines and colon.

Needs to be refridgerated.

Nature's bounty lycopene, is a supplement that assists with removing the free radicals from the body. Free radicals in the body cause signs of aging and other damage to the body. The reason lycopene is able to remove free radicals is because it is an anti-oxident.

Lycopene is found naturally in a number of sources.

Butyric Acid assists healthy colon function. Soothes the gastrointestinal tract. The T.E Butyrex is carefully encapsulated to break down in the colon where it is most effective.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids assists in a healthy immune system, and has anti-inflammatory properties that is beneficial for colitis sufferers.

Now foods Molec Distilled Omega 3 soft gels, are an excellent non fishy taste or fishy burps, due to the molecular distilition. Cholesterol free, fish oil.

Phosphatidylcholine reduces theinflammation in colitis sufferers and is good for boosting immunity.

Swanson Phophatidylcholine 420mg, good for whole body nourishment, particularly good for people have trouble absorbing nutrients.

Melatonin sold as a sleep aid by source naturals, with a pepperment flavour, that assists with sleeping, helping the tune the circadian rythym, increases the speed of falling asleep and also acts as an antioxidant. There are a lot of things to consider when taking this medication as it may affect other medications. 

For colitis patients, the antioxitant function of melatonin is the part of this hormone that should assist with the gastrointenstial tract.  

Nuclesoides are building blocks for DNA and RNA.

This is usually a product used by athletes to assist with muscle developement.