Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Synopsis of Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) refer to chronic conditions characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, primarily Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are autoimmune-related disorders in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the digestive tract, leading to ongoing inflammation, tissue damage, and digestive symptoms.
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Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the GI tract (mouth to anus), most often the small intestine and colon. It causes patchy, transmural inflammation and may lead to fistulas, strictures, and malabsorption.
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Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and rectum, involving continuous inflammation of the inner lining, often starting at the rectum and extending upward.
Common symptoms include:
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Chronic or recurrent diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus)
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Abdominal pain or cramping
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Fatigue and weight loss
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Fever or joint pain (in some cases)
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Urgency or incomplete evacuation
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Nutrient deficiencies (e.g., B12, iron)
Triggers and contributing factors:
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Genetic susceptibility
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Dysbiosis (gut microbiota imbalance)
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Diet (high-fat, low-fiber, or processed foods)
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Stress
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Infections or environmental toxins
When to see a doctor:
If you experience persistent digestive symptoms, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or systemic symptoms like fatigue or joint pain, consult a gastroenterologist. Diagnosis often involves colonoscopy, blood tests, stool tests, and imaging.
Natural remedies for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Follow an Anti-Inflammatory, Gut-Friendly Diet: Emphasize cooked vegetables, bone broth, omega-3s, and avoid gluten, dairy, and processed foods.
Use Probiotics and Prebiotics (as tolerated): To restore microbiome balance.
Manage Stress: Chronic stress worsens flares; mindfulness and relaxation techniques help.
Track Trigger Foods and Flares: Use a symptom journal to identify patterns.
Get Adequate Rest and Hydration: Supports mucosal healing and reduces inflammation.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
2'-Fucosyllactose
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
aloe vera
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
apricot
bacillus clausii
bacillus subtilis
barberry
barley
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
chamomile
citrus pectin
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
immunoglobin G
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
luteolin
marshmallow
n-acetyl-glucosamine
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
pancreatin
pectin
peppermint oil
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
saccharomyces boulardii
shiitake mushroom
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
xylanase
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
bentonite
punarnava
rubia cordifolia
swertia
myrrh
algae
11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
17-Hydroxydocosahexaenoic Acid
18-Hydroxyeicosahexaenoic Acid
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
14-Hydroxydocosahexaenoic Acid
2-Fucosyllactose
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
algal oil
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Aminomonosaccharide
Aloe Polysaccharide
Acetylated alpha glucan
Aloe Polysaccharide
Arsenic
Apigenin
Asian Psyllium
Aminopeptidase
Alpha-Glycosyl Isoquercetin
Alpha-glycans
Ammonium glycyrrhizinate
Algae (unspecified)
Andrographolide
Acacia fiber
Avocado
Albizia (unspecified)
Anthocyanin
Apigenin
Ancylostoma brasiliense
anthocyanin
anthocyanidins
Aloe
Alpha-keto-boswellic acid
Acemannan
Alpha Glucans
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Alkylglycerols
Anthocyanins
Arabinogalactans
Acidophilus
Arabinoxylan
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Apocynin
Arctiin
Astragalin
Amylose
Bacillus Subtilis
Bifidobacterium longum
Bifidobacterium
Butyric acid
Bifidobacterium (various species)
Bacillus clausii
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifobacterium (mixed)
beta-zeacarotene
Beta-Glucans
Boswellia serrata
Brassica
Boswellic Acid
Bifidobacterium (mixed)
Bran
Blue-Green Algae
beta-lactoglobulin
Broccoli
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Butternut
Basidiomycota
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
Bacillus (mixed)
Blue-Green Algae
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Boswellia
Bioflavonoids
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacillus subtilis natto
Bacteria (unspecified)
Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Butyric acid
Bacteria
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Bacillus Coagulans
Bacteria Blend
Bifidobacteria
Beta Glucans
Bacillus
Boswellic acids
Beta Glucanase
Cellulose Gel
Casein Glycomacropeptide
Catechins (unspecified)
Cellulose
Cycloamylose
Carrageenan
Cat's Claw
Calcium Oligofructose
Cannabinoids
Cichoric acid
Cockroach
Cruciferous
Calcium Magnesium Butyrate
Cannabigerolic acid
Casticin
Chitin-glucan complex
Celandine
Chinese Tinospora
Chirata
Curcumin
Cellulose
Cannabidiol
Chitin-glucan
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
Clay
Ceramides
Carrageenan
Carboxy methylcellulose
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Docosapentaenoic acid
Deoxyandrographolides
Enterococcus
Embelia ribes
Enterococcus faecium
Endopeptidase
Enterococcus (various species)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Ellagitannin
Elastase
Fiber Blend
Flax Fiber
Fucoidan
Fiber
Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)
Frangula
Fatty Acid Esters (Unspecified)
Flaxseed
Flavones (various)
Fiber (unspecified)
Flavonols
Fish Oil
Ferulic acid derivative
Flavans
Fish Oil
flavanols (various)
Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Fructan (unspecified)
Glycomacropeptides
green algae (unspecified)
Glucosinolate
Glutathione peroxidase
glycyrrhizic acid
Glycosphingolipids
Glutamine (various)
Gluthathione
Galactooligosaccharides
Glucanase
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Guar Gum
Gland (mixed)
Glucosinolates
Heneicosapentaenoic acid
Hesperitin
Hydroxyanthracene
hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Holarrhena antidysenterica
Hyperimmune milk peptides
Humic acid
Interferon gamma
Inulin
isomaltooligosaccharide
Inulin
Krill Oil
Kaempferol
Kombucha Tea
Linolenic Acids
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis
Lactococcus acidophilus
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lactobacillus sakei
Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lactococcus lactis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus (unspecified)
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus (various species)
Lactobacillus leichmannii
Linolenic acid
Legume protein
Larch
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactococcus casei
Locust Bean Gum
Lactobacillus delbrueckii (ssp not specified)
Luteolin
Lactobacillus parakefiri
Lactobacillus johnsonii
Lactobacillus mixed)
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus delbrueckii bulgaricus
L. lactis (unspecified)
Leuconostoc lactis
Lactoferrin
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Mannanoligosaccharides
Myrosinase
Mitoquinone mesylate
Mucor
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Manganese Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Mammary
Neoandrographolides
N-acetylcysteine
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-acetylneuraminic acid
N-Acetyl Glucosamine
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligosaccharides
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3
Omega-3
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Piperine
Purslane
Psyllium fiber
Perilla Oil
proteinase inhibitor
Psyllium (not specified)
Prebiotic (unspecified)
PEG (Polyethylene Glycol )
Polyethylene glycol
Polysaccharides
Procyanidol
Pea Fiber
Procyanidin (unspecified)
Pediococcus pentosaceus
Propionibacterium freudenreichii ssp. Shermanii
Phlorotannins
Piperin
Plant ester (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins
Polyunsaturated Fat
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
phosphatidyl inositol
Pancreatin
Probiotics
Pediococcus acidilactici
Psyllium (unspecified)
Phthalide
Pectin-Cellulose
Polygalacturonase
Polyunsaturated fatty acid
Punicalagins
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Probiotic (unspecified)
Propionibacterium freudenreichii shermanii
Pedra hume
Phyllanthus fraternus
Perperine
Parthenolide
Pectin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
picolinic acid
Polyphenols (mixed)
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Quercetin
Reishi mushroom
Rosmarinic Acid
Resistant Starch
RNA & DNA
Rose Hip
Sodium Butyrate
Salicylate (unspecified)
Serrapeptase
Saccharomyces boulardii
Saccharomyces boullardii
Saccharomyces cerevisiae peptides
Sulforophane
Saccharomyces (unspecified)
Slippery Elm
Saccharomyces unisporus
Shiitake
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Streptococcus Thermophilus
Superoxide Dismutase
Stem Cells
Sulfated polysaccharide
Spinach Powder
Saccharomyces boulardii
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Sulforaphane
Sulphoraphane
Tumerone
Transforming growth factor beta
Torula Yeast
Taraxasterol
Trametes (unspecified)
Trehalose
Unsaturated Fat
Undeca-2E, 7Z, 9E-Trienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Ursane-type triterpenoid
Unsaturated fatty acid
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol)
Vitamin E (delta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide riboside)
Wheat Bran
Wheat Bran
Xanthan Gum
Xylooligosaccharides
Yogurt
Zinc carnosine
