Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of ulcerative colitis:
- Omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid
- Probiotics
- Dietary fiber [3
Ulcerative colitis may further be associated with the risk of deficiency of the following vital nutrients (micronutrients):
- Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and folic acid [4,5]
- Mineral magnesium
- Trace element zinc
The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence.
For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
