ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: CAN YOU EAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE IF YOU HAVE ULCERATIVE COLITIS?
Expert opinion from Ledyan Ledyan
Master's degree Medicinal plants and functional food/Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Indonesia
Ulcerative colitis is a condition where a person's intestines can no longer work normally and optimally. People with this condition usually are also intolerant to lactose. Lactose is a naturally occurring sugar found in milk and dairy products including mozzarella cheese. If an individual with Ulcerative colitis continues to eat dairy products, they can run the risk of diarrhea, stomach pain, and bloating. For this reason, avoiding all dairy products is a wise choice to maintain their gut health.
Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
The recommendation is not to eat in times of crisis. During episodes of crisis in people with ulcerative colitis, milk and dairy products should be avoided so as not to worsen abdominal distention and pain. There is research in Brazil with a modified Minas Frescal cheese that has shown to be able to act as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
→ See more questions and expert answers related to Cheese.
→ Love Cheese? Get nutritional facts, tips from health experts, and more
Expert opinion from Maria Arienti
Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina
Cheese is a good way for a person with ulcerative colitis or another inflammatory bowel disease to take in order to consume protein. It is better if the mozzarella is part-skim.
| What are people curious about? | |
|---|---|
| Cod liver oil | Eye health supplements |
| Mediterranean diet | Cholesterol levels |
Disclaimer: This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual doctors or nutritionists and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns. Medical advice varies across region. Advice from professionals outside your region should be used at your own discretion. Or you should contact a local health professional.
2024-04-27T23:13:56Z dg43tfdfdgfd