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Is Clay Drinking For Ulcerative Colitis A Good Long Term Aid?
I've got ulcerative colitis for 5 years now and am still struggling to find the right balance between diet, meds and supplements. I have recently tried drinking clay+water and it really helped. I wonder whether I can adopt this as a long-term aid. Is there any medical risk associated with drinking clay everyday?
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Hello and welcome.
I have read your query here.
@ Clay drinking acts at various levels of detoxification, gut cleansing,
neutralising bacteria and other mechanics ; which are being evaluated on
animal studies , still under evaluation for human data.
@ Can try for the ulcerative colitis issue with recommended dose, type
under guidance of expert in this type of treatment.
Wish you fine recovery and health.
I have read your query here.
@ Clay drinking acts at various levels of detoxification, gut cleansing,
neutralising bacteria and other mechanics ; which are being evaluated on
animal studies , still under evaluation for human data.
@ Can try for the ulcerative colitis issue with recommended dose, type
under guidance of expert in this type of treatment.
Wish you fine recovery and health.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The clay therapy is under evaluation for certain GI conditions.
Long term use without doctor’s advice is not recommended as there may
be colon wall coating with chances of obstruction.
Hope this information will help you.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The clay therapy is under evaluation for certain GI conditions.
Long term use without doctor’s advice is not recommended as there may
be colon wall coating with chances of obstruction.
Hope this information will help you.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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