What To Eat If You Have Peptic Ulcers – Pentaglax Home Remedies

A peptic ulcer is an open wound in the stomach or small intestine due to erosion of the stomach or intestinal mucous membrane. It forms when digestive acids and enzymes begin to digest the protective gastroduodenal mucous coating on the stomach walls or due to bacterial infection by h.pylori.

Gastroduodenal ulcers affect millions of individuals at some point in their lives.

The stomach (gastric ulcers) and duodenum (duodenal ulcers) are the most common locations for ulcers.

What causes peptic ulcers

1. There is a bacteria that has been identified to promote the excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It is called the h. pylori (helicobacter pylori). It is an acid resistant bacteria and hence may become quiet stubborn in an attempt to eliminate it.

2. There are drugs that are known to cause the corrosion of the mucosal protection of the stomach. Some common known ones are aspirin and the group of NSAIDs e.g diclofenac. This may therefore promote the gastro-intestinal tract corrosion.

3. Stress is known to promote an excessive production of the stomach acid. Remember that the stomach has been referred to as the sound board of the mind.

4. Certain drugs and supplements may also increase stomach acid production.

5. Steroids like those taken by arthritis patients can lead to stomach ulcers.

6. Having a family history of peptic ulcers, heavy consumption of alcohol, and heavy smoking increases the risk of peptic ulcers.

In addition, heavy smokers may have great trouble getting their ulcers to heal.

Beneficial Foods For Peptic Ulcers

1. YOGURT

Yogurt contains probiotics.

Probiotics are friendly bacteria usually present in the digestive system.

Yogurt is helpful in changing the bacterial culture of the gut.

2. APPLE

Apple is a good source of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. These help neutralize excessive acid and also promote healing of damaged tissues in conjunction with other nutrients. Vitamins A,C, Zinc etc are all available.

3. PEARS

Pears have naturally occurring phenolic compounds which are mostly found in the skin than in the fruit.

Fermented pear juice has inhibitory properties against the growth of the H.pylori bacterium.

4. OATMEAL

Oatmeal is a non-acidic, nutritious, and fiber-rich food.

It prevents symptoms of ulcers by creating an alkaline environment in the stomach.

5. SWEET POTATO

Sweet potatoes have abundant amounts of antioxidants.

They have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties which reduce inflammation and pain of ulcers.

6. RED BELL PEPPER

Red bell pepper is rich in vitamin C.

Vitamin C plays a role in wound healing thus protecting you from ulcers.

7. SOYBEANS

Soybeans contain vitamin E, high fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

8. KALE

Kale contains calcium, B vitamins, and sulforaphane, a compound that exhibits anti-H. Pylori activity. However, in some people kale may be a problem and hence may need to be omitted from the diet program. Cabbage may act as a better akternative.

9. GREEN TEA

Green tea contains chemicals called catechins which have been linked with anti-bacterial activity.

10. LEGUMES

Legumes are high in fiber.

Fiber lowers the amount of acid in the stomach and eases pain.

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