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Vitamin C, in various forms, may increase interstitial cystitis symptoms.Carbonated soft drinks can often increase symptoms for patients with interstitial cystitis, as can foods and drinks that contain caffeine, including coffee, tea and chocolate. Vitamin C supplements can be problematic for those with interstitial cystitis. However, you may be able to tolerate a form of vitamin C called calcium ascorbate, which is buffered with calcium carbonate, according to Larrian Gillespie, M.D., author of the book "You Don't Have to Live with Cystitis." This form of vitamin C is more absorbable than ascorbic acid and helps replace the vitamin C you lose through urine. Calcium ascorbate also promotes storage of potassium ascorbate, another form of vitamin C, in your cells. Calcium ascorbate may ease some interstitial cystitis symptoms by reducing levels of histamine, an inflammatory molecule, Gillespie says. Even buffered vitamin C supplements can be a source of irritation for some people with interstitial cystitis, according to R. Paul St. Armand, M.D., author of the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: the Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease."
However, some dietary sources of vitamin C are well-tolerated and choices are plentiful. Bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, providing 95 mg in 1/2 cup. Papaya, strawberries and guava are also good choices, as are green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli. If you have interstitial cystitis, your chances of having or developing fibromyalgia are increased, according to Claudia Craig Marek, author of the book "The First Year--Fibromyalgia: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed." The overlap of conditions seems to favor women with fair, sensitive skin who are prone to allergies and asthma, Marek says. To manage interstitial cystitis associated with fibromyalgia, continue experimenting with your diet after eliminating common food triggers. To find more food triggers, eliminate one food at a time and gauge your symptoms. Reintroduce the food and monitor your symptoms again. Adapt and individualize your diet accordingly. Herbal Teas for Interstitial Cystitis Bladder Area Hurts When Walking
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What apparent effect does taking vitamin C supplements have on our lifespan? For more videos on dietary supplements: Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money PCBs in Children's Fish Oil Supplements Treating Asthma With Plants vs. Supplements? Broccoli: Sprouts vs. Supplements Risk Associated With Iron Supplements Dietary Supplement Snake Oil Vitamin D Supplements May Be Necessary The Wrong Way to Boost SerotoninAnd check out my other “HHH” videos (Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful?) - listed below the post. For more context, see my associated blog posts: Soy milk: shake it up! and Eating To Extend Our Lifespan.If you haven't yet, you can subscribe to my videos for free by clicking here.By Bev Laumann, Author of A Taste of The Good Life: A Cookbook for IC & OAB Ever wonder if you’re getting enough vitamin C? It’s something that a lot of us think about (or perhaps we should think about). Of course we can eat pears without suffering, but when it comes to vitamin C, pears just don’t measure up to such “high-C” fruits as oranges, guavas, or strawberries.
So what bladder-friendly foods do have plenty of vitamin C? Although most people don’t realize it, broccoli and bell peppers are excellent sources of this important vitamin. In fact, according to the American Dietetic Association, a half-cup of raw red bell pepper has about 50% more vitamin C than a medium-sized fresh orange. Even cooked, a half-cup of broccoli boasts of just as much vitamin C as an orange. Several other vegetables also contain vitamin C in healthy doses. For instance, most adults can get all the daily vitamin C they need by eating about 2/3 of a cup of fresh green bell pepper, 1/3 cup of fresh red bell pepper, or 2/3 cup of cooked kohlrabi. Even a medium-sized baked potato has about 40 percent of the adult requirement of vitamin C (if you eat the skin). Hearty homemade soups are one way to get vitamins from vegetables as well as warm yourself up on a blustery, bone-chilling Winter day. Just remember not to overcook your soup and use a lid on the soup pot to retain as many vitamins as possible.
Here is an easy-to-make soup from my cookbook, A Taste of the Good Life: A Cookbook for an Interstitial Cystitis Diet. Served with some crusty bread and a fresh pear, this soup makes a delicious and vitamin-packed meal. Notes: The key to making this recipe bladder-safe is the chicken broth. Be sure to use a brand that does not contain bladder provokers like monosodium glutamate (MSG), yeast extract, or hydrolyzed protein. Most chicken broth and chicken soups do contain some form of MSG. Either it is added in pure form (which means “monosodium glutamate” will be on the label), or it is contained in other ingredients in the broth (which means that though the bladder irritants are there, they won’t be listed on the label). Health Valley makes an excellent canned, low-fat, MSG-free chicken broth that also has significantly less salt than most brands. The company is a division of Hain Celestial Group, whose products are marketed nationally. Many, many grocery chains carry Hain products so it may be relatively easy for your local store’s manager to special order the Health Valley chicken broth for you.