How is smoking related to ulcerative colitis

Condition analysis:
You would think smoking is a risk factor for Ulcerative Colitis, but actually the opposite seems to be true. Experts aren't sure why, but it seems that tobacco use (and actually not just in cigarettes, but otherwise), may actually provide some protection against developing ulcerative colitis. In fact, people who've given up smoking are 1.7 times more likely to develop UC.

However, given all the other health dangers smoking leads to, preventing UC is hardly a good reason to maintain the habit if you're able to quit. Besides, smokers still make up about 40 percent of the population with ulcerative colitis.

Instructions:
Include Probiotics In Your Diet: It has been observed that cases of ulcerative colitis are seen more, in people living in developed countries, rather than developing countries. Scientists have found that the main reason behind this is the presence of ‘friendly’ bacteria in the intestines of people, in developing nations.

These friendly bacteria are known as ‘probiotics’ and are found in the human intestine. Patients suffering from ulcerative colitis tend to lose this friendly bacteria, so they can take them additionally, to improve the health of their colon.

These bacteria have anti-inflammatory properties, so they can control inflammation of colon. They can also control harmful pathogens and bacteria within the intestines and help in development of mucus lining, protecting the cells.  The probiotics are very effective and are becoming increasing popular among the patients having Ulcerative Colitis.

These probiotics are available in the market, as probiotic yoghurt, tempeh, soy products and milk, and also as supplements in capsule form. You need to consume these probiotics, on a regular basis, at least for a month, to get effective results.