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Is Clay Drinking For Ulcerative Colitis A Good Long Term Aid?

I've got ulcerative colitis for 5 years now and am still struggling to find the right balance between diet, meds and supplements. I have recently tried drinking clay+water and it really helped. I wonder whether I can adopt this as a long-term aid. Is there any medical risk associated with drinking clay everyday?
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello and welcome.
I have read your query here.

@ Clay drinking acts at various levels of detoxification, gut cleansing,
neutralising bacteria and other mechanics ; which are being evaluated on
animal studies , still under evaluation for human data.
@ Can try for the ulcerative colitis issue with recommended dose, type
under guidance of expert in this type of treatment.

Wish you fine recovery and health.