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Posted 2/18/2010 7:28 AM (GMT 0)
I have been diagnosed recently with colitis.  I've been trying to alter my diet, but two things I take a fair bit of, I am not sure about.

I work out a fair bit, and supplement my diet with protein powder shakers, and creatine to help build muscle mass.  I was wondering, if those two things could possibly add to colitis? I was not able to find out any information.

Posted 2/18/2010 11:02 PM (GMT 0)

Just out of curiosity........why are you taking creatine?  There are no long term studies on the effects of this so why would you take it? Other things I have found.........

Common side effects of creatine: intestinal cramping, diarrhea, increased urination, and dehydration. These might be explained by the high doses of creatine people take. Many companies require that you "load" creatine by taking high doses for the first five days. When these high doses of powder enter the stomach they draw water from the body, causing the intestine to contract.  These high doses do not translate into higher creatine levels in your muscle. Instead, they may be the very cause of the side effects, including intestinal cramping, diarrhea, increased urination, and dehydration.

Also, resistance training does not necessarily mean that you should eat more protein.  To find an estimate of your body's need:

1. Weight in pounds divided by 2.2 = weight in kg
2. Weight in kg x 0.8-1.8 gm/kg = protein gm.

Use a lower number if you are in good health and are sedentary (i.e., 0.8). Use a higher number (between 1 and 1.8) if you are under stress, are pregnant, are recovering from an illness, or if you are involved in consistent and intense weight or endurance training.

Example: 154 lb male who is a regular exerciser and lifts weights
154 lbs/2.2 = 70kg
70kg x 1.5 = 105 gm protein/day

I don't think that protein powder would contribute to UC. 

Just my thoughts.

Posted 2/19/2010 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmm looking at that I may give up Creatine. I think it was a fad anyway, but I was experimenting. Seeing what works and what doesn't.

My colitis, well to be honest I am not sure. I did not realize there are different kinds of colitis. I've been to three doctors... all of them very poor quality. I am trying to fine a knowledgable one. One didn't speak English hardly, another told me 'look on the net for what you need'. I have no pain, no diarrhea, no fever. Pretty much the only symptom I have is blood. I have had a colonscopy with biopsy.

As for the protein, the brand is dymatize, pretty much pure whey protein. That is all I take, except for multivitamins, glucosamine, and flax oil. Would there be a better protein to aid digestion?
Posted 2/19/2010 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Creatine in small amounts should be safe, it's when you take too much that it can cause, gas/bloating, D....

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Posted 2/19/2010 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't do these while flaring, but when in remission green light baby.
Posted 2/19/2010 7:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hey I am willing to try just about anything, and if there is an easier digestable protein powder, I'd love to hear it.
Posted 2/19/2010 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
Personally, I have taken quite a number of supplements, mainly different protein powders, creatine and amino acid tablets (waste of time). I would lay off the creatine when flaring. Otherwise, protein powders should be fine to take both in and out of a flare (high protein diets are apparently fine with colitis, unless I'm mistaken?).

I tend to reduce the amount of time I spend in the gym when flaring as the constant bleeding tends to drain me of energy. Plus your body has enough stress with recovering from a flare so it's better not to be stressing it out even more by hitting the weights. I tend to increase the amount of light cardio I do, things like swimming and jogging etc to at least get some exercise in.

And as Jars05 says, when in remission, take whatever you want!
Posted 2/19/2010 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Since I know many who have intestinal problems have some allergic (stimulated auto-immune) reaction to dairy, I avoided Whey Protien and used Egg White protein instead.  Then when I had a comprehensive blood allergy test done, I learned that egg whites caused an immuno-response with me.  Ugh!  You try to do the right thing!

Anyway, I have learned that more problematic than the protein I was adding to my shakes, was the fruit and fruit juice I was drinking everyday.  For me, the fructose was a problem - perhaps it feeds the bad bacteria in our guts.

Hope this helps a little.

 

Posted 2/19/2010 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
thalaas-Not a supplement b Aut eggs are really good natural protein sources is a convenient little package! Spiru-tein is also supposed to be a good nutritional protein supplement and is often added to shakes for people needing nutrition.
Posted 2/20/2010 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Passionate lifter here....

I believe that if you have an intense workout program, these are great supplements. Creatine is one of the cheapest things out there, and I know that I benefit from it.

But, just like foods effect us all differently, these supps can set certain people off. I cycle on and off of creatine (i found one that works for me), and am constantly on protein, my workouts suffer a little bit when I am not on creatine.

The gym is my private sanctuary when my UC is trying to tear me down. It feels good to be able to go through a hard workout, the supps help me do it.
Posted 2/20/2010 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
They do reccomend drinking lots of water with creatine.

I take Iso-pro protein shakes one a day with no problems
Posted 2/20/2010 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
I personally take the MetRx meal replacement bars after a workout. I think the L Glutamine in them actually makes my stomach feel better..
Posted 2/20/2010 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have absolutely no problem with any of the protein supplements...I've used many different ones including pure whey protein and muscle milk. I used to take creatine until I was diagnosed with kidney problems due to the creatine...I stopped it and my kidney function went back to normal.
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