Ulcerative colitis – inflammatory bowel disease – treatment may be possible with vinegar. The findings were published in American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealing the benefits of vinegar in helping to fight ulcerative colitis. Vinegar may benefit ulcerative colitis due to its impact on the gut microbiome, and researchers found that vinegar suppressed inflammation-causing proteins all the while improving the gut’s bacterial makeup as seen in mice models.

The researchers tested vinegar and its main ingredient – acetic acid – in a mouse model of ulcerative colitis. The mice were given vinegar in their drinking water which was found to greatly improve symptoms related to ulcerative colitis. Stool sample analysis showed higher levels of good bacteria and lower levels of proteins that promoted damaging inflammation in the gut.

The researchers point out that additional research is required to determine vinegar’s effects in humans with ulcerative colitis, but so far the studies available do show promise.



Other foods to reduce risk of ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation within the intestines lining, leading to ulcers, abdominal pain, diarrhea, along with other symptoms as well. Ulcerative colitis can be mild or severe, and can worsen over time. Although individuals may go into remission from symptoms, there is no cure for ulcerative colitis, so the symptoms can appear once again down the road.

Nutrition plays a large role in the proper management of ulcerative colitis as some foods can make it worse and others can improve the condition. So if you’re wondering what you can and cannot eat with ulcerative colitis, read on the list below.

Worst foods for ulcerative colitis

Alcohol

Caffeine

Carbonated drinks

Dairy products

Raw fruits and vegetables

Seeds

Dried peas, legumes, and beans

Dried fruits

Foods with sulfur or sulfate

High fiber foods

Meat

Nuts and crunchy nut butter

Popcorn

Products with sorbitol

Refined sugar

Spicy foods

Best foods for ulcerative colitis