Based on 26 studies conducted between 2005 and 2013, the panel said that there wasnât enough evidence to conclude that most multivitamins could curb heart disease or cancer, but that taking Vitamin E could actually contribute to higher lung cancer risk in smokers.
One study presented October 22 found that mesalamine granules, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat ulcerative colitis, improved abdominal pain and stool consistency in diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Phosphatidylcholine is a major lipid in the protective mucus layer of the gastrointestinal tract. It can mitigate GI injury by exerting an anti-inflammatory effect. A recent study in BMC Gastroenterology, shows that PC inhibits pro-inflammatory substances and is beneficial for those suffering from ulcerative colitis.