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Reply to "Alkaline system vs acid stopping pouch infection"

I would suspect it was the reduction of sugar in your diet, not the change in pH, that was the main useful change for you. I am unclear how this alkaline diet thing works, since it seems like pseudoscience to me. But, since I really don't know much about it, I won't say anymore.

Pouchitis is most often NOT an infection, even though antibiotics are the treatment. Bacterial overgrowth is common and the treatment is the same. The fact that our ileocecal valve was removed with the colon means that bacteria can migrate beyond the pouch. Plus, the ileum that the pouch is made from is not designed to be in constant contact with bacteria. A good reason not to try to reduce your bowel movements too much.

Sugar has long been known to promote diarrhea and gas because of the osmotic effect and the fact that undigested carbs are acted upon by bacteria (which form gas as a byproduct). Lemon juice is fine and a good source of vitamin C. Other than that, I am skeptical.

But, whatever works for you is right and I am happy things are improved.

Jan Smiler
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