Ulcerative Colitis
How does a carnivore diet with ulcerative colitis?
Elimination all fiber
One of the biggest challenges for people with ulcerative colitis is finding foods that are easy to digest. Meat and animal products leave our stomachs after 2-3 hours and, contrary to popular myth, are fully digested after 4 to 6 hours. Digestive processes are limited to the stomach and small intestine.
In the large intestine, however, indigestible fiber is fermented by bacteria. The gases produced during fermentation cause the large intestine to swell significantly.
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This study found that some fiber can have harmful effects in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Even the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation agrees, stating that insoluble fiber can worsen symptoms (*).
When fiber is reduced, many people naturally turn to a ketogenic diet. Due to its low carbohydrate content, it naturally contains less fiber.
However, low-carbohydrate vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are often included in the diet. These all contain insoluble fiber, which can worsen symptoms.
Ketogenic diets have an inflammation-lowering effect
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease, which means that reducing inflammation is crucial for treating symptoms.
The Carnivore -Diet is a high-fat, high-protein, low- to no-carbohydrate diet based primarily on animal products such as meat, fish, and eggs. By eliminating carbohydrates and removing all fiber, the Carnivore -Diet can help reduce inflammation and relieve the symptoms of UC.
Animal foods are also rich in fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
This study found that a ketogenic diet, when used to treat ulcerative colitis, "significantly reduced inflammatory responses, protected the intestinal barrier, and decreased the expression of related inflammatory cytokines."