What are the dietary recommendations for someone with peptic ulcer disease?

Food allergy appears to be a primary factor in many cases of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). A diet that eliminates food allergens has been used with great success in treating and preventing recurrent PUD. It is especially important to avoid milk and dairy products.

Milk is one of the most common food allergens, and population studies show that the higher the milk consumption, the greater the likelihood of PUD. Milk, as well as coffee, significantly increases stomach acid production. Both should be avoided by individuals with PUD.

A high-fiber diet is associated with a reduced rate of PUD, as compared with a low-fiber diet, by decreasing prolonged stomach acidity. Fiber supplements (e.g., pectin, guar gum, oat bran, and psyllium) have been shown to produce beneficial effects as well. In addition, raw cabbage juice is well documented as having remarkable success in treating PUD.

In one study, 1 liter of fresh raw cabbage juice per day, taken in divided amounts, resulted in total PUD healing in an average of only ten days. The beneficial effect is thought to be due to the amino acid glutamine, which is needed by the cells on the surface of the small intestine to regenerate. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are in the same family as cabbage, and regular consumption is helpful in preventing recurrence of PUD, as these foods are rich in sulforaphane, a compound that may be effective in helping the body get rid of Helicobacter pylori.

This bacterium is responsible for most peptic ulcers and also increases a person's risk of getting gastric cancer three- to sixfold, and is also a causative factor in a wide range of other stomach disorders, including gastritis, esophagitis, and acid indigestion. Bananas, particularly plantains, may be of benefit due to their healing properties on the intestinal lining, while garlic, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and foods high in vitamin C may also be helpful due to their ability to inhibit the growth of H. Pylori.

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