3188: All About Ulcerative Collitis & Managing Symptoms Naturally on Gut Health

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🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3188: Dr. Neal explains natural ways to help manage mild ulcerative colitis beyond prescribed medications, emphasizing the importance of individualized responses to diet and supplements. He highlights the potential benefits of fiber, probiotics, turmeric, and strategic dietary choices to support gut health and reduce flare-ups. Quotes to ponder: "Turmeric is a blood thinner and can affect the liver, so talk to your doctor before taking a turmeric supplement." "Getting enough fiber can help keep the gut microbiome healthy, which may prevent future flare-ups." "Managing ulcerative colitis symptoms and flare-ups can be different for everyone." Episode references: Ulcerative Colitis Diet and Nutrition – Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/diet-and-nutrition VSL#3 Probiotic: https://www.vsl3.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:26.8	It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick.
0:32.0	Hey there, happy Friday, and welcome to another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily,
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1:17.9	Today's question came via email. Allie writes,
1:21.6	Hi there, Dr. Neal, I'm a 34-year-old female with mild ulcerative colitis. Other than taking
1:26.9	medications prescribed by my doctors,
1:29.4	do you have any recommendations on how to manage my symptoms in a more natural way? Thanks.
1:35.1	Thank you for taking the time to send in your question, Allie. I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis,
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