Foods and Supplements That Can Worsen Diarrhea

If you suffer from Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s and have chronic diarrhea the followings foods and supplements may contribute to loose stools.

• Dried beans, corn, vegetables and cabbage family vegetables are all high in fiber, which may worsen diarrhea
  
• Fruits and juices contain fructose, which can worsen diarrhea
• Caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee and tea can have a laxative effect
• Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and liquor can worsen diarrhea
• Fatty meats such as bacon, lunch meats, and heavily marbled meats can worsen diarrhea
• Fried foods, pastries and chips are high in fat which can worsen diarrhea
• NutraSweet may be a problem for some people
• Large quantities of nuts or nut butters may worsen symptoms
• Concentrated sweets can worsen symptoms
• Dried fruits such as figs, dates, raisins and prunes can have a laxative effect
• Prune juice can exert a laxative effect
• Sugar-free gums and mints contain the sugar alcohols sorbitol, mannitol, and/or xylitol, which can have a laxative effect
• Real black licorice (not the candy) can have a laxative effect

In addition to food choices that may be bother some there are several supplement which may cause more frequent bowel movements and exacerbate existing diarrhea.

Supplements that can Worsen Symptoms

• 5-HTP
• Acetyl L-carnitine
• Activated charcoal
• Bee pollen
• Borage oil
• Bovine colostrum
• Cayenne
• Chlorophyll
• Chondroitin sulfate
• DHA
• EPA
• Flaxseed oil
• Glucosamine
• Guarana
• Guar gum
• Horse Chestnut seed
• Kola Nut
• Lactulose
• Mate
• Senna

Stay ahead of your diarrhea by staying well hydrated and well informed.

Foods & Supplements That Can Worsten Diarrhea

If you suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s and have chronic diarrhea the following foods and supplements may contribute to loose stools.

• Dried beans, corn, vegetables and cabbage family veggies are all high in fiber, which may worsen diarrhea


• Fruits and juices containing fructose, can worsen diarrhea


• Caffeine beverages such as coffee and tea can have a laxative effect


• Alcohol like beer, wine and liquor can worsen diarrhea


• Fatty meats like bacon, lunch meats, and heavily marbled meats can worsen diarrhea


• Fried foods, pastries and chips which are high in fat can do the same


• NutraSweet may even be a problem for some people


• Too much intake of nuts or nut butters can worsen symptoms


• Concentrated sweets


• Dried fruits like figs, dates, raisins and prunes can have a laxative effect


• Sugar-free gum and mints containing sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol have been known to have a laxative effect


• Real black licorice

In addition to the above, several supplements can cause more frequent bowel movements and exacerbate existing diarrhea.

Supplements that can worsen symptoms:

• 5-HTP


• Acetyl L-carnitine


• Activated charcoal


• Bee pollen


• Borage oil


• Bovine colostrum


• Cayenne


• Chlorophyll


• Chondroitin sulfate


• DHA


• EPA


• Flaxseed oil


• Glucosamine


• Guarana


• Guar gum

You vs. Diarrhea, A Battle You Can Win

Individuals experiencing chronic diarrhea experience symptoms such as weight loss, nausea, and fatigue due to the fact that the content of their digestive tract is moving at such an accelerated rate, that food is not being properly digested or broken down into absorbable nutrients which fuel the body and enable it to function as intended. Naturally, this accelerated rate decreases absorption of medications as well as nutrients. Oral supplementation of vitamins and minerals also may not be of significant aid due to this accelerated rate of movement in the digestive tract.

It is common knowledge among many researchers that the body's natural defense mechanism against disease (The immune system) is highly dependent upon the absorption of nutrients to fuel its function. Without proper absorption of essential nutrients, the immune system is unable to ward off potential disease or to effectively battle against existing conditions. Therefore, the body’s ability to fight potential diseases or to recover from disease without significant essential nutrients is for the most part, impossible. Nutrients are a vital key and the body must be in the position to absorb them.

Many informed doctors now believe that the battle back to good health from the grips of many diseases (Colitis, Crohn’s, IBS) which involve chronic diarrhea as a symptom begins with the battle against diarrhea itself. Chronic diarrhea — left unchecked — can lead to an entire host of medical complications and render recovery from disease an elusive proposition.

As a general rule: The greater the control on diarrhea, the higher the assimilation level of SEROVERA® AMP 500. For more information how chronic diarrhea can possibly be reversed call us 1-877-SEROAMP or visit our website.

Becoming a BRAT

A Strategy for Managing Diarrhea

If you suffer from chronic diarrhea, you may or may not have been advised to try the BRAT diet. This stand for:

Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast.

These food choices may help to prevent over-stimulation of the bowel, and slow down the frequency of bowel movements.

BRAT diet recommendations are boring, and hardly nutritionally adequate. So as a starting point, here are some extreme nutritional strategies that are not recommended:

• Do not eliminate all fiber
• Do not limit your diet to only liquid
• Do not cut all liquids ( you can become dehydrated)
• Do not exclude foods with sodium and potassium. These are electrolytes, which become depleted if you have diarrhea.

If you are trying to control the frequency of the bowel movements, there are certain foods you may need to be cautious with. Sometimes it is the temperature of food, or portion eaten, that may increase the frequency of the bowel movements. If you have chronic diarrhea, it is a good idea to keep a food diary so that you can identify problem foods, difficult times of the day, and symptoms.

Supplements that may help (follow the links for target specific information)

• Psyllium
  
• Blackberry root bark (used as a tea)
• Probiotics
• Pectin

Probiotics may help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. They are mostly readily found in yogurt that contains Live Active Cultures. If you are on antibiotics, you need to consume dairy products 2 to 3 hours apart from your medications.

SEROVERA® has been used with great success by individuals with chronic diarrhea. SEROVERA® contains Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides - healing molecules - which create a better GI environment over time. SEROVERA® is 100% organic, which means it does not contain harmful toxins. SEROVERA® will not conflict with your existing meds or cause side-effects. Learn more about SEROVERA® AMP 500.