Crohn’s DiseaseCrohn’s disease is characterized by a chronic and long-lasting inflammation of a section of the digestive tract. Symptoms include diarrhea, periodic cramping, lower right abdominal pain, fever, malabsorption, possible anemia, and loss of energy, appetite, and weight. The cause of this disease is still unknown.
Suggested Products & Herbal Remedies
| Product | Dosage | Comments | | | 3 capsules, 3 times daily with meals | Has demonstrated healing properties in ulcers and inflammatory bowel diseases. | | Culturelle®, Lactobacillus GG (LGG) 30 caps | 3-5 capsules per day for first 3 days. If experiencing diarrhea, take less until symptoms are relieved. Then 1-2 per day maintenance. | Human lactobacillus bacteria; probiotic. | | Folic Acid with Vitamin B12 120 caps | 2-5 mg per day. | Folic acid level may be lower in the patients due to malabsorption. Supplementation may also help reduce diarrhea. | | Ethyl EPA 60 softgels | 3-9 capsules per day | Reduces inflammatory reaction, provides essential fatty acids. | | Triphala Extract 120 caps (120mg) | 1-4 capsules at bedtime with warm water | Triphala promotes normal bowel movements by gently stimulating peristalsis and bile flow. | | UniZyme™ 90 caps | 1-2 capsules 3 times/day | A synergistic combination of proteolytic enzymes.
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