What to Look for in Prenatal Vitamins. Look for a prenatal vitamin that includes: 1  400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid. 2  400 IU of vitamin D. 3  200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium. 4  70 mg of vitamin C. 5  3 mg of thiamine.  2 mg of riboflavin.
Delayed Diagnosis. When younger people do develop diverticulitis, it may be worse than older patients who develop the condition. A 2007 study published in the journal Diseases of the Colon & Rectum evaluated 58 acute-diverticulitis patients over 10 years. Seventeen percent of the patients under age 40 were identified as young..
It seems our lives are so fast paced we take short-cuts and easy methods when it comes to eating. The increase intake of processed foods has lead to an increase in diverticulitis. We set ourselves up for this starting at a young age. It's much easier to run by a fast food place and grab something than it is to find the time to fix a proper meal. This becomes a way of life for so many people.