The Top 5 Vitamins To HEAL Stomach Ulcers
Stomach ulcers are bleeding open sores which occur in the lining of your stomach,
Known as peptic/gastric ulcers.
These sores can cause a painful gnawing sensation in the upper abdomen, especially when your
stomach is empty.
Along with a feeling of nausea after eating a meal.
So what's happening here
As you can see in this image, your stomach produces very strong natural acids to help
break down and digest foods that you eat.
To protect the outer walls of your stomach against this acid, there is a layer called
the mucousa which works like a type of shield.
This mucousa is designed to lubricate your stomach and prevent damage to the stomach
lining.
Unfortunately this barrier (mucousa) can start to break down in some people,
Causing the natural acids to leak through, which allows acid to burn the lining of the
stomach, forming ulcers.
These cause a painful, dull gnawing pain in the upper part of the stomach, especially
at night when you go to bed.
When you eat food, this can sometimes coat the ulcer and make it feel it better temporarily,
And you may also suffer feel nauseous or may vomit when eating a meal.
Studies show that over 70% of stomach ulcers are caused by a harmful bacteria called H-pylori,
which burrows into the mucosa,
Causing bleeding and ulcers within the lining of the stomach.
People who take lots of pain relief (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen are also at risk
of having stomach ulcers.
Taking antacids may temporarily relieve the symptoms, because you are reducing the acid
level in your stomach,
However you need this important acid to digest foods, absorb nutrients and kill pathogens,
So repeated use of antacids can make the problem worse, as the bacteria can continue to spread
causing more ulcers to form.
Over time, these ulcers can trigger anemia (B12 deficiency) because of the bleeding,
causing pale skin and fatigue.
And they also raise the risk of developing stomach cancer.
(so they are very serious indeed)
In this video will explore the top 5 vitamins and natural remedies that can be used to heal
stomach ulcers permanently, by fixing the root causes of the problem.
You'll also learn about some simple lifestyle changes you can make to help heal ulcers and
prevent them from returning.
Just a quick reminder this video is for educational purposes only, so do speak to your doctor
if you have any medical concerns.
1.
Zinc L-Carnosine (PepZin GI)
Zinc L-Carnosine is one of the most effective supplements to help to heal stomach ulcers
by fixing the root of the problem.
You can take 150mg of this on a daily basis for 2-3 months to help repair the lining of
the stomach naturally.
The Japanese developed this healing compound and have been using it to treat stomach ulcers
for over 30 years.
Zinc and Carnosine work together to destroy the harmful bacteria in your stomach (H-Pylori),
which may be causing the stomach ulcers,
Whilst also healing the mucous layer in the gut to prevent further damage.
2.
Cabbage Juice (Vitamin U)
If you are looking for a cheap, inexpensive cure for stomach ulcers you may consider using
cabbage as natural medicine.
All types of cabbage contain a powerful type of sulfur (S-Methymethionine), which is known
as "Vitamin U".
This has been shown in studies to restore the mucus layer in the stomach, forming a
protective barrier so that stomach ulcers may heal.
Take 1/2 a cabbage and place through a juicer, or food processor and sieve.
Dilute the cabbage juice with water and drink this fresh 3x per day.
The average healing time is 7-8 days, compared to 42 days using standard medications.
You may also start eating raw cabbage in your salads, and it may also be lightly steamed,
making sure not to overcook it.
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3.
Manuka Honey (Methylglyoxal)
Another effective natural remedy for stomach ulcers is a medicinal type of honey from Australia
or New Zealand called Manuka.
This is more expensive that regular honey, because it contains unique healing compounds
that bees extract from the manuka bush.
To help soothe and repair stomach ulcers, start consuming 1-2 tablespoons of manuka
which contains at least 10 UMF on the label.
This acts as a natural antibiotic, helping to destroy the harmful bacteria (H-pylori)
that burrow into the lining of the stomach and cause ulcers.
Honey also feeds the friendly microbes that live in your gut (fructooligosacharides),
which also help to repair the lining of cells in the stomach and prevent ulcers coming back.
4.
Sulforaphane Glucosinalate (Broccoli Sprouts)
Broccoli sprouts are broccoli plants that are only 2-3 days old.
These sprouts contain an extremely high amount of sulforaphane, up to 100x more than fully
grown broccoli.
This natural plant chemical has been shown to protect the cells lining the stomach, against
the harmful effects of pain killers (NSAIDS) like aspirin or ibuprofen.
This also has been shown to kill H-pylori, in order to allow the stomach lining to begin
healing naturally.
You can grow these easily using a simple sprouting kit at home and sprinkle them over your salads.
Alternatively, you can take a supplement which contains at least 75mg of sulforaphane glucosinolates
per day, with myrosinase (to activate it).
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5.
Mastic Gum & Slippery Elm
You may use up to 2000mg each of mastic gum and/or slippery elm extract to help soothe
the pain in your stomach,
And also help the ulcers to stop bleeding and heal.
Slippery elm contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that coats and forms a protective
barrier across ulcers for faster healing.
Mastic gum works in a similar way, but has also been shown to lower inflammation in the
stomach and inhibit H-pylori from making the problem worse.
These are sometimes available in a combination supplement, or they can be obtained separately.
Probiotics Finally as a bonus Id like to share a little
information about probiotics.
Probiotics are live friendly bacteria and yeasts that live inside your digestive tract,
which support healthy digestion.
Many people unknowingly damage their microbiome and destroy these friendly microbes
by using antibiotics, medications, artificial sweeteners and eating junk foods.
Studies show that these microbes play a role in boosting mucous secretion and securing
the tight junctions in the walls of the stomach to protect against ulcers.
As a boost you can take a supplement containing 50B CFU+ of probiotics daily for 1-2 months
which contain multiple strains on the ingredients list.
Alternatively you can simply eat more fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir as
these are rich in probiotics and prebiotics.
It's recommended to try 1 or 2 of these natural treatments for 1 month to see which works
best for you in healing your stomach ulcers
Later in the video we'll explore some simple lifestyle changes you can make to heal ulcers
permanently.
But first let's go a little deeper and look again at underlying root causes of these ulcers
in the first place.
6 Root Causes Of Ulcers
1.
Refined Foods (& Oils) Eating too many refined grains which contain
gluten or inflammatory vegetable oils can irritate the lining of the stomach and make
it vulnerable to getting infected by:
2.
H-Pylori (Bacteria) H-Pylori, a bacteria that is present in over
50% of people, but only causes a problem when it burrows into the walls of the stomach.
3.
Antacids, Ppis (& NSAIDS) Taking antacids for long periods of time weakens
the important stomach acids causing H-pylori to spread, and pain killers also irritate
the lining of the stomach.
4.
Deficiency (Vit E, Zinc) Being deficient in Vitamin E or Zinc can also
lead to bleeding and oxidative damage in the stomach.
5.
Stress (Cortisol) Emotional stress can also trigger the fight/flight
response in the body which can cause an over/underproduction of stomach acid, leading to ulcers and also
acid reflux.
6.
Smoking (& Alcohol) And drinking or smoking can weaken your immune
system causing an overreactive inflammatory response , and a higher risk of infection
from H-Pylori
How To Heal Stomach Ulcers (7 Tips)
Now, let's bring everything together and explore some simple lifestyle tips that you can follow
to help heal your stomach ulcers.
1.
Avoid trigger foods like alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, citrus fruits, and nuts.
Opt for soothing foods such as eggs, bone broth, wild fish, steamed veggies, and olive
oil.
2.
Consume raw cabbage daily for healing.
Choose red, purple, green, or savoy cabbage in salads or coleslaw.
3.
It's rich in healing compounds like glutamine, chlorophyll, and Vitamins U and C which support
the lining of the stomach.
4.
Talk to your doctor and replace antacids or PPIs with natural digestive enzymes to avoid
side effects like worsening ulcers, bone fractures and kidney damage.
5.
Use remedies like honey, zinc-l-carnosine, or sulforaphane to target H-pylori and boost
your immune system to heal ulcers.
6.
Chew your food thoroughly (25 times per bite) to aid digestion and normalize acid production.
7.
If reliant on painkillers, consider anti-inflammatory diets like intermittent fasting or keto to
manage pain and reduce dependence.
8.
Manage your emotional stress by talking long walks, meditating, and getting more space
in nature to normalize digestive hormones and cortisol.
Some people with ulcers also suffer from acid reflux, where stomach acid regurgitates and
causes burning in the throat and esophagus.
If this is your case, first focus on healing your ulcers
And then watch this video on how to stop acid reflux permanently.
5 Vitamins To STOP ACID REFLUX Permanently.
Thank you so much for watching my video today, and as always I wish you great health, wealth
and happiness.