Ileus may increase adhesion formation, because intestinal segments have more prolonged contact and intestinal distention causes serosal injury and ischemia. It is usually treated with aggressive fluid support, prokinetics, and anti-inflammatories.
As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C helps lessen oxidative stress to the body and is thought to lower cancer risk. High vitamin C foods include bell peppers, dark leafy greens, kiwifruit, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peas, and papayas. The current DV for vitamin C is 60mg. Below is a list high vitamin C foods, click here for vitamin C foods by nutrient density, and here for an extended list of vitamin C rich foods. #1: Peppers (Yellow Bell Peppers) Other Peppers High in Vitamin C (%DV per large pepper): Sweet Red Peppers (349%), and Sweet Green Peppers (220%).
According to Dr. Jeanne D. Decuypere on the website Health Alternatives 2000, vitamin C can be found in fruits like oranges, pineapples and lemons; vegetables such as squash, green peppers and broccoli; and organic foods, including cod and perch, goat&#039;s milk, soybeans and low-fat yogurt. You Might Also Like.