人们克罗恩病当他们的症状 - 包括腹泻，腹部痉挛和直肠出血- 爆发然后消退。据克罗恩和美国CCFA的基金会（CCFA）的基础，虽然目前尚不清楚原因导致这些爆发，但它们与炎症增加有关。为了对抗这种炎症，有些人采取补充剂来补充胃肠学家规定的药物方案。
“There are a number of supplements that have been shown to have effects in experimental models and in humans in reducing inflammation — or components of inflammation — in the intestinal tract,” says艾伦莫斯，MD贝斯以色列女执事胃肠病学家,我dical Center and an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, in Boston. “Supplements may act directly on the cells that line the intestinal tract, or they may alter the mix of bacteria that live in the colon with beneficial effects.”
以下是六种补充剂，可能有助于提高对耀斑的防御。
Turmeric
Research has shown that the Indian spice turmeric (curcumin), known for its bright golden color, has anti-inflammatory properties, Dr. Moss says. With regard to Crohn’s disease, a small study, published in 2005 in the journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences, found that five people with active Crohn's who took a supplement of pure curcumin for two months reported an improvement in their symptoms. “But that’s the extent of the data on this topic,” he says. Moss often recommends turmeric to patients with mild Crohn’s disease who don't want to take powerful immunosuppressants. But he warns that turmeric can cause reflux symptoms, making it a poor choice for people withheartburn。
薄荷油
Some teas, such as caffeinated black teas, can aggravateCrohn’s symptoms，而其他人可能是舒缓的。“我通常向有很多天然气的患者推荐薄荷油茶，”苔藓说。“它有助于减少天然气生产，有助于放松肠道。”他说在一项研究患者irritable bowel syndrome出版于消化疾病和科学in February 2016, those taking a peppermint oil supplement three times a day reported a 20 percent reduction in their pain andbloating一个月后的症状。虽然这不是对那些人的研究Crohn's disease他说，它确实表明了一些GI的利益。
鱼油
脂肪鱼如鲑鱼，沙丁鱼，鲱鱼和鲭鱼含有丰富的油，其具有已知的抗炎性质。然而，苔藓说，研究结果专注于欧米茄-3的效果克罗恩的缓解have been conflicting. “There are many supplements that demonstrate anti-inflammatory effects in mice, or in cell lines, but don't translate to significant benefits in humans in clinical trials,” he explains. That may not necessarily mean that the supplement is ineffective, though. Although fish oil supplements appear to be safe, Moss adds that they may cause diarrhea and upper intestinal symptoms in some people.
Aloe Vera
Derived from the cactus like芦荟植物，这种补充有凝胶和乳胶形式。“芦荟改善了症状2004年的研究患者的溃疡性结肠炎,” says Moss. In that study, patients took 100 milliliters a day of an aloe vera drink. “Animal studies have also shown beneficial effects of aloe vera in reducing inflammatory markers,” Moss says, but he adds that the supplement hasn’t been studied as thoroughly in Crohn's disease.
维生素D
克罗恩病的患者经常有营养缺乏缺陷苔藓说，包括铁，维生素B12，钙和维生素D。他建议你有克罗恩，你每年都会得到这些级别。莫斯撰写了一项发布的研究临床胃肠病学和肝病学2017年2月，表明维生素D的血液水平降低了a的风险爆发在溃疡性结肠炎的患者中。“我们还没有在克罗恩病中做过这项研究，”他说，“但其他群体据报道，维生素D补充剂减少疾病活动，改善生活质量，并降低了克罗恩病患者的并发症的风险。似乎使您的维生素D进入30至50纳米/毫升范围的重要性是重要的，如too much vitamin Dcan be detrimental.”
关于服用补充的了解
It can be difficult to prove that a supplement can treat inflammation, says Moss. If you’re interested in a particular supplement, however, you can talk to your doctor about whether it may be right for you. Moss suggests that you ask your doctor whether there are any studies that have shown it to be beneficial.
