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Posted 10/30/2014 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Just curious, I see many people on these forums that take supplements like Vit D, calcium, fish oil, l-glutamine and countless others... how do you come to the knowledge that these specific things are helping... do you just try one at a time and see? If your not in a flare how can you tell if that certain thing is helping or not? Do you get blood work done to see what your low in??? so confused =/
Posted 10/30/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
Vitamin D is something that your DR can test for you. Most Americans are low on this fat-soluble vitamin. There is data that links low vitamin D to inflammatory diseases. Get your levels checked.

Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish oil and flax seeds, have long been known to have anti-inflammatory properties. That's why most of us take them. I can't say whether flax seed oil does me any good, but aside from the cost it does me no harm.

I am not familiar with the details of the various other supplements people are taking.
Posted 10/30/2014 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
If you do research you will find much scientific evidence and studies showing the effectiveness of certain supplements in relation to UC, not hocus pocus. We take them while flaring, that's how we know if they work or not. It is better to take them one at a time so we know what works and what doesn't. Different things work in different people. No different than meds.
Posted 10/30/2014 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Okay cool, I am going to my GI tomorrow so I will definitely ask him about my Vit D levels.. Thinking about adding some supplements into my diet, one at a time i'm thinking, maybe try flax seed oil..
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