I haven't a clue...but you should for sure check what else is IN the formula you're considering...what the source is..etc.
Do the research on the internet.
It's hard on the tummy.
There's also MSM....I tried it, can't remember why I'm not taking it tho.
Have you considered Bromelain? It's a digestive enzyme..but I did take it for a while and my left ankle pain improved as well as the general aches and pains. Could be coincidence, but maybe something to consider. You'll be a good subject since your pain is new.
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*Heather*Status: mini flare Dec 28... tapered to every 4th night
~diagnosed January 1989 UC (proctosigmoiditis)
~5ASA: Asacol (6 daily) + Salofalk enemas (increase for flares tapered to maintenance)
~Bentylol (dicyclomine) 20mg as needed
~vitamins/minerals/supplements
~Probiotic 3(Natural Factors Protec) bedtime + 1 (Primadophilus Reuteri) occasionally
~multi-digestive enzymes as needed ....zymactive 3 - 5x daily
~Ranitidine,Pariet (reflux) Effexor XR 75mg; Pulmicort/Airomir (asthma)
~URSO for PSC (or PBC) 500mg X 2 daily (LFTs back to NORMAL!!)
My doc's logic.. "TREAT (FROM)BOTH ENDS" worth it !!!