Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease causes part of the digestive tract to become inflamed. Symptoms include:

abdominal pain,
diarrhea,
weight loss, and
poor appetite.
Many Crohn's disease sufferers have above average sugar in their diet, which may be cause the condition or make the condition worse. There is also evidence that the increased permeability of the bowel wall causes nutrients to be inadequately absorbed, which means that higher quantities are required. Food allergies and intolerances may also contribute to the condition and some think that the immune system has become overactive.

What you can do to help

Consume nutrients to boost and balance immune activity, including:

vitamins A, C and E;
selenium; and
zinc.
Where there is diarrhea take the supplements in a form that can be more readily absorbed before they reach the gut.

Iron may be necessary if there is blood loss.

Take acidophilus supplement especially if taking antibiotics so that the natural bowel bacteria can be restored.

Reduce that amount of sugar in the diet and eliminate any foods to which you are allergic or intolerant.