Skip to main content

Replies sorted oldest to newest

I don't really know for sure but I've understood that probiotics populate the gut with diverse bacteria which is beneficial. Echinacea (and maybe ginseng?) boost the immune system. For those of us with auto immune disorders, our systems are already in overdrive at times and likely doesn't need that boost. Within weeks of having the j pouch procedure surgery I thought I was getting a cold and took my 'go-to' Cold FX. I developed an autoimmune rash all over my legs. I was told it was a reaction to the pouch bacteria overgrowth. I still wonder if I didn't put my immune system in attack mode with the Cold Fx (ginseng). Just my thoughts on it....

What was stated before jibes with what I've read before, that those who have autoimmune disease do NOT want to "boost" the immune system, since it is an overactive immune system that caused the problems in the first place. That said, You'd have to buy into the notion that  echinacea supplements would actually do what you'd hope they would do, namely "boost the immune system." There is not much evidence in that regard. So, not likely to help or hurt (except maybe your wallet).

https://nccih.nih.gov/health/echinacea/ataglance.htm

Jan

Last edited by Jan Dollar

Add Reply

Post
Copyright © 2019 The J-Pouch Group. All rights reserved.
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×