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Posted 6/7/2012 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
"The intestinal tract, home to 100 trillion bacteria, also hosts a bevy of fungi that may contribute to inflammatory bowel ailments like Crohn’s disease and colitis, a study suggests."

“We have recently developed a rich and growing understanding of how the immune system interacts with bacteria in the gut,” Underhill said. “This study will encourage folks to consider as well how the immune system is interacting with the fungal community in the gut"

www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-06/fungi-gone-awry-in-gut-may-contribute-to-intestinal-diseases
Posted 6/7/2012 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you beatUC, I do believe yeast/ fungal overgrowth has a lot to do with a bad gut!
Posted 6/7/2012 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I been taking Garlicin for about a week now and this is the first time I have had a normal bowelmovement in a long time. I also had added Turmeric to my diet in the last few days but really feel and atttribute this to the garlicin to be honest.. I will post more in a seperate thread in a few days if I keep having a normal bowel movement with no blood..So far its been 2 days with no bllod and one near perfect bowel movement in the am..I even forgot to take my dose of Asacol the night before the first normal bowel movement so I was excited..

Steve

Male 46 DX'd Mild Lower left UC 4cm section Feb 2 2012
Currently taking Asacol 800 HD 2 pills 2x a day.
Canasa as needed 1x day
Natures Made Muiltivitamin
2 teaspoons of turmeric cooked in rice daily added 6/4/12
Garlicin 1 a day as of 5/31/12
Oregano oil 1 a day as of 6/5/12
Psyllium seed powder ( started 3/8/12) (On Hold)
Currently flairing since 5/20/12
Will be starting Vitmain E enemmas soon.

Post Edited (twiggs) : 6/7/2012 8:25:21 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/8/2012 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
I also think I have a fungus problem. I took garlic for a while, and while I don't remember the results, I definitely remember the die-off symptoms... I want to start again, but I just got a full-time job and I don't need to go through that while I'm working! So I'll wait. But I definitely think it can be at least a contributing factor.
Posted 6/8/2012 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
Makes sense. Finally, they are conducting studies on factors that will help us to a better our gut, than just masking with medicine. I have to say, supplementing with probiotics makes the most sense to target the digestive system.
Posted 6/10/2012 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
I disagree Stereo, Eeven DR Borody says they dont make it past the stomach..I think they are a waste of money.

Steve
Posted 6/10/2012 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Enteric coated probiotics won't dissolve in the stomach, so that statement is false, Steve.

There are also probiotics that won't be used/useful in the small intestine and will make their way into the colon where they are able to do their thing and for some...reproduce. Of course, that also depends on if there's appropriate medium for growth and action...that would be fibre, carbs or sugar..etc.

q
Posted 6/11/2012 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
Just as important as growing our good bacteria colonies, we also need to consider how to control the growth of the fungi (see other posts tonight). I like that this is getting more attention and look forward to someday speaking with doctors who don't just want to prescribe their way out of UC. Meds and probiotics may be part of the solution, but we also need to stop feeding the fungi the things they like to eat, so we limit their growth and maybe even reduce their numbers. I've been on an anti-fungal program/diet for 18 months now to address my pouchitis (had colon removed 4+ years ago) and have been symptom and meds-free, except for the occasional Candida cleanse. Wish I had figured it out sooner. Would like to see more attention and research focused on getting the right bacteria:fungi balance.
Posted 6/11/2012 4:05 AM (GMT 0)
I'm also glad to see the fungal connection to ulcerative colitis getting some attention. I, too, have had success with anti-fungal supplements and diet.
Posted 6/11/2012 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
quincy, There is no proof that even they work..The enterically coated ones that is..Unless you have some proof I missed on the web? Not to mention that they may even be known to exascerbate symptoms.

Also, I had a thread about enterically coated probiotics if you interested in taking a peak.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=2437217


Steve

Post Edited (twiggs) : 6/11/2012 9:05:10 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/11/2012 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely there is debate regarding probiotics and if the work and if they exacerbate symptoms...not all probiotics are created equal.

I commented on your statement. Enteric coated probiotics wouldn't dissolve in the stomach...

q
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