by Rebecca Goodrich, MS, RD, LD | Jun 22, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
What causes dehydration in Crohn’s Disease and in Ulcerative Colitis? Inflammation from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can inhibit adequate water and electrolyte absorption (magnesium, sodium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium), causing dehydration. Other IBD...
by Rebecca Goodrich, MS, RD, LD | Jun 21, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
Did you know? Dehydration of just 2% of body weight causes performance declines in workouts. We want to stay on top of hydration needs, especially in hot, humid conditions or at high elevations. What is dehydration? Dehydration is a harmful reduction of the amount of...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
We typically recommend replacing electrolytes if you are experiencing diarrhea 4-5x or more per day. This is especially important during the hotter summer months or if you have had surgery to your lower colon, as in a J-pouch. When a child has 3+ loose stools/day,...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
Dehydration can lead to constipation, which is associated with decreased beneficial bacteria strains Bacteroides, Roseburia, and Coprococcusand. Constipation and decreased stool transit time is also linked with lower diversity in the gut. Not being adequately hydrated...
