I first started having symptoms of ulcerative colitis when I was 18. I had just enlisted in the Air Force and was on assignment in South Korea when I started noticing changes in my body. I had bloody ...

Learn how prebiotics, or foods with compounds that support a healthy balance of gut bacteria (microbiome), may benefit people with UC.

Fatty fish, lean protein, soluble fiber and softened foods may support gut health in people with ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis requires a personalized approach—there’s no one-size-fits-all ...

Talking with a doctor or dietitian during a flare provides personalized dietary guidance. Anti-inflammatory foods, such as chia seeds and salmon, can ease symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain.

While it’s not always possible to prevent ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms, there are some strategies that may help. One of those is figuring out which foods might be likely to prompt UC symptoms like ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the two major types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), along with Crohn’s disease. UC affects the large bowel, has no known cure, and requires lifelong ...