So, I had a thought the other day, and wondered if anyone had any experience with this. As pouchitis is basically caused by bacteria feeding on sugars, if the sugars aren't there, then the bacteria can't thrive, which is why so many people do well on a carb elimination diet. But, what about a weekly cleanse as opposed to a massive diet change to purge everything out of the pouch? I don't know exactly what type of cleanse, but something like a bowel prep, without it being too dehydrating. How long can bacteria in your pouch survive without sugars? Anyone experimented with this idea? I know from personal experience that going days without eating in the hospital due to obstructions seems to take care of those bacteria, so maybe a cleanse would just speed that process up.
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