just one to three glasses of red wine each day for a week turned out to have lower levels of a protein called calprotectin which signifies that there is less inflammation in their intestines and therefore less likely to experience symptoms.
Is Some Alcohol Worse Than Others?
In small amounts these drinks will be fine to consume, however there are certain drinks that can be more likely to cause complications than others if consumed in bulk or consistently.
Cocktails and beers have been found to be more likely to lead to abdominal pain, this is primarily due to the higher sugar contents they both possess.
Beer is also a fermented beverage containing a lot of yeast and since it is common for people with gut issues to react badly to yeast, it is another reason to just be mindful of how much beer you drink.
The soda mixed with cocktails is also incredibly carbonated and very gassy which can cause bloating and can impact the gastrointestinal tract, so it can be a good idea to avoid cocktails but also soda in general as much as possible since it can further irritate the digestive system.
It may sound boring, but plain water is the best drink for managing Crohn’s that should be consumed as much as possible when you can.
Experts say H20 is the beverage that will work hardest in overcoming many of the negative effects of Crohn’s.
Drinking alcohol when you have Crohn’s disease will not be fatal and the occasional drink of beer or wine every now and again on a holiday or for a celebration will be just fine.
The main thing to keep in mind is moderation, large quantities of alcohol can cause multiple complications in the GI tract and digestive system, especially if they are very sugary.
To avoid irritating the gut even more and raising the chances of symptoms and aggressive flares appearing, just make sure to drink alcohol in mild to moderate quantities and drink water as much as you can at other times to help mitigate pains in the future.