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The Preventions and treatment of Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are erosions or open lesions in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. They are usually caused from an infection by the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). In addition to standard medical treatment to kill the bacteria, reducing stress, alcohol and smoking, there are certain nutrition and supplementation strategies that are important in regards to the prevention and management of ulcers.

Recommended Supplements

Adëeva Flora Essentials

Flora Essentials improves intestinal digestion and function, and helps promote the growth of gut friendly bacteria.  More

Adëeva Orega-Sept Capsules

Orega-Sept capsules help to kill the H.pylori bacteria that contributes to many cases of ulcers.  More

Adëeva All-In-One Multi-Vitamin & Mineral

All-In-One Multi-Vitamin & Mineral contains dosages of nutrients required to repair the cells of the intestinal tract.  More

Additional Recommended Supplements

Additional DGL chewable tablets

DGL-chewable tablets have been shown to help heal ulcers and prevent their recurrence. ... More

Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes

Alcohol

Ulcers can be caused or aggravated by alcohol. It Should also be noted that alcohol can interfere with the healing of peptic ulcers. ... More

Aloe Vera Juice

 Some evidence supports the ingestion of 1 quart per day of aloe vera juice, which has also been shown to accelerate the heali... More

Aspirin Related Drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)

Reduce or cut out aspirin and related drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) consumption from your health regimen if possible as they can... More

Cabbage Juice

Some evidence indicates that drinking cabbage juice can accelerate healing of peptic ulcers, although the active ingredient remains unknown at t... More

Coffee and Tea

Coffee (including decaf), and tea consumption should be reduced as they can aggravate or interfere with the healing of peptic ulcers. ... More

Salt Intake

Salt is also a stomach and intestinal irritant. Higher intakes of salt have been linked to higher risk of stomach (though not duodenal) ulcer. S... More

Smoking

Ulcers can be caused or aggravated by smoking therefore to avoid ulcers or aggravation of ulcers smoking should be restricted or cut out of one&... More

Stress

Ulcers can be caused or aggravated by stress. Thus, reducing stress may be beneficial.

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