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Juices with pancreatitis: freshly squeezed, vegetable, fruit

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Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which is an important organ in the human body. Its functions include providing digestion, energy metabolism, etc. Its enzymes promote the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, fats in the intestines. Initially, non-active enzymes are synthesized in it, then they enter the duodenum in the duct, where they are activated. In the event that the outflow is disturbed, their activation occurs in the pancreas, instead of digesting food, the tissues of her own are eaten. So there is acute inflammation. Chronic is accompanied by the formation of scar tissue, which becomes a barrier to the production of enzymes and insulin. Treatment of acute conditions requires 2-3 days fasting, drug therapy and compliance with the strictest diet. But is it possible to drink juices in chronic pancreatitis?

Treatment of pancreatitis with juices

Pancreatitis in the acute stage excludes the acceptance of any juices. But in a state of remission, some of them are even useful, because have a therapeutic effect on the body. A positive aspect of juices is the lack of fiber, a high content of vitamins and minerals, low calorie, easy digestibility. On the other hand, the juices contain organic acids that irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, they are rich in carbohydrates, which means they raise the level of glucose in the blood, provoke fermentation in the intestines, can cause allergies. What is outweighed, good or bad? There are a number of rules, with respect to which juices remain in the menu of patients with pancreatitis.

Freshly squeezed juices with pancreatitis

The first requirement is that the juices in pancreatitis should be freshly squeezed. Neither canned, nor frozen, nor purchased will do. Also at first, after exacerbation, they must be diluted halfway with water and gradually transferred to clean, but in small volumes. Raw materials for their preparation must be carefully selected, stopping on intact ripe juicy fruits. Drink juice immediately after pressing.

Vegetable juices

Pancreatitis is a disease that requires a review of its diet, food restrictions. Therefore, many vegetable juices in pancreatitis will be a pleasant and useful addition to the menu, strengthen the body. In alternative recipes for treating pathologies of the digestive system, there are various of them.

  • Potato juice with pancreatitis. It is appropriate only in the case of persistent remission. It is used as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, restorative drug, it also has a beneficial effect on cardiac activity, it lowers blood pressure. In its composition, many minerals (fluorine, magnesium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, boron, iodine, iron, etc.), proteins, fats, vitamins (C, groups B - B1, 2, 5, 6, 9, A, PP, E, K, etc.) It is necessary to start drinking with a small dose, literally a teaspoon, gradually increasing and increasing to 100-200 ml daily. It is not recommended in its pure form to diabetics and people with a decreased enzymatic function.
  • Tomato juice with pancreatitis. This favorite by many drink is unacceptable for acute pancreatitis because of the amber, oxalic, citric, tartaric organic acids contained in it. They stimulate the production of gastric juice and aggressive pancreatic enzymes, exacerbating inflammation, promote gassing. The chronic course of the disease allows small portions, if the juice is diluted first with two parts of water, then cook in equal parts of each. The drink has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidepressant effect. In its composition contains various microelements and vitamins. If the juice is well tolerated, you can bring the daily norm to 100 ml of pure juice or 250 ml of diluted third water.
  • Carrot juice in pancreatitis. Carrot freshly squeezed juice is very pleasant to taste, besides it has a lot of vitamin A, beta-carotene. It brings a lot of benefits to the body: it increases vision, strengthens immunity, normalizes fat metabolism, prevents cells from aging. Nevertheless, with exacerbations of the pathology, it can not be taken, because it has a lot of sugar, and for its assimilation requires insulin, the development of which is often complicated with inflammation of the pancreas. This can cause the development of diabetes. During remission, there are no contraindications, if you enter it gradually into the diet, diluting with water (at first 1: 3, gradually increasing the concentration). Carrot juice is well combined with others, which makes it possible to prepare tasty and useful mixes on its basis. And yet it is not suitable for daily use. Half a glass 2-3 times a week is the best option.
  • Beet juice. Although he is credited with a miraculous power, but in the case of pancreatitis it is necessary to exercise great caution. It has a lot of iron, so it plays a positive role in hematopoiesis, relieves nervous tension, soothes, promotes a good sleep, reduces blood pressure, well affects the activity of the cardiovascular system. Along with this, a large content of amino acids causes inflammation of the mucosa of the digestive tract, and a high level of sugars makes it an undesirable component. During the exacerbation of beet juice under strict prohibition. During a stable remission, if a certain rule is observed, a small dose of the drink is possible. This means the following: after cooking, he must stay for 2-3 hours in a cool place; it is best to combine it with carrot and pumpkin; you need to start with small doses - one small spoon, increasing by as much with each following reception, but not more than 50 ml per day; frequency of use - 1-2 times a week.
  • Cabbage juice. Cabbage is rich in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, group B, a rare and not synthesized vitamin U, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and other minerals. The juice of cabbage is very useful and is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of many pathologies (gastritis, ulcers, colitis, etc.). But the diagnosis of pancreatitis puts a taboo on it.
  • Pumpkin juice with pancreatitis. Pumpkin is a useful product, with a unique taste, used even in recipes for high cuisine. But fresh pumpkin juice is not suitable for inflammation of the pancreas. A large amount of organic acids causes fermentation in the intestines, further irritates the mucous, provoking an exacerbation. Only after the complete elimination of the manifestations of pancreatitis in the diet can you carefully enter the drink, first diluting with water or other juices, then switching to pure. Thanks to carotene, it improves vision, potassium - strengthens the heart muscle, antioxidants - provides anti-cancer protection, pectin - detoxifies, harmful cholesterol. In addition, a low-calorie drink - all this gives him the right to stay in our menu. Depending on the tolerance, the maximum daily dose can fluctuate within 250-500 ml.

Birch juice

Birch sap at pancreatitis is the most useful of all existing, it has only one drawback - a short season of picking up, and hence consuming fresh. Its uniqueness lies in the ability, through biogenic stimulants and enzymes, to restore metabolism. It contains vitamins, fructose, glucose, iron, calcium, a lot of organic acids. Nature itself has so balanced its composition, that a person can only drink, enriching the body with medicinal components.

With acute pancreatitis, only fresh juice is suitable. To treat chronic, you can make an oat drink, adding a glass of oats to a liter of juice. After 10 hours in the fridge, the oats are cleaned, and the infusion is boiled until half the liquid evaporates. In this form it can be stored for a while in a cold place. It is taken 150ml half an hour before meals.

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Pomegranate juice

Despite the many useful qualities of this fruit, pomegranate juice with exacerbation of pancreatitis under strict prohibition.

The fact that a healthy person benefits (phytoncides, 15 amino acids, antioxidants), with inflammation of the pancreas will further exacerbate the morbid state. Therefore, to drink pomegranate juice can only after complete disposal of symptoms and then in a diluted form. Maximum per day you can drink 200-300 ml.

Aloe juice

Aloe in the people is considered a plant "from everything". Due to the content of the substance of alnontoin, aloe has anti-inflammatory, astringent, astringent action. These qualities give the right to be present in many recipes for the healing of wounds and ulcers, digestive tract therapy, dermatology, gynecology, ophthalmology, cosmetology, etc. The treatment of pancreatitis with aloe juice is based on its effect on the secretion of bile, which is directly dependent on normal work of the pancreas. Aloe vera juice with pancreatitis is used in combination with honey after the exacerbation phase. 

It is best to take the so-called zabrusny honey, which is in the honeycomb. To seal it, bees use a special substance, secreted by salivary and wax glands. The composition of such honey is very useful in the treatment of various inflammatory pathologies. Preparing the drug by mixing a tablespoon of honey and the same amount of aloe. Connecting them, you can take before meals, but not more than one spoon per day.

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Apple juice

Apple juice is the most affordable of all, tk. This fruit grows in our climatic zone and is well kept in the winter. Fruits can be used already on the third day of exacerbation in the form of kissels and compotes. Apple juice in pancreatitis is used during remission. For its preparation use juicy sweet ripe fruit.

Before grinding, peel, then remove the pulp and dilute in a 1: 1 ratio with water. Over time, you can apply and undiluted drink, except for juices of industrial production. It is best to drink 1-2 glasses a day an hour after a meal, so as not to irritate the mucous.

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Lemon juice

Lemon is a very acidic fruit, it has 8% citric acid, which is a fairly large concentration. Therefore, lemon juice in acute pancreatitis, and its chronic form is not allowed, despite all its useful properties.

Celery juice

Celery is popular due to the content of essential oils, vegetable fats, polyunsaturated fatty acids. But because of excessive stimulation of the isolation of enzymes by the pancreas, its application at the stage of exacerbation is strictly prohibited.

Only a month after the abating of the inflammatory process, you can start using the root in cooking in the soups after heat treatment. Drinking the same celery juice with pancreatitis can only be after an established recovery, not earlier than one and a half years after the outbreak of the disease.

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Plantain juice

Plantain is a medicinal plant that is a storehouse of useful elements: glycosides, organic acids, phytoncides, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, polysaccharides, etc. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases, gastritis with low acidity, colitis, dyspepsia. It is well known for its toning, enhancing immunity, soothing effect. When chronic pancreatitis suits the juice of fresh plantain. Leaves are washed, doused with boiling water, ground with a meat grinder or blender, then filter through several layers of gauze. The resulting juice is half diluted with water and boiled for several minutes. Drink 20 minutes before eating a dessert spoon three times a day. The course of treatment can last up to a month.

Orange juice

To citrus juices, including orange, with pancreatitis should be treated with caution. Its use is excluded in the acute period of the disease. Chronic its course allows juice of sweet fruit varieties, preferably with the addition of water.

The disadvantage of orange juice is a large sugar content. Given that diabetes is associated with malfunctions of the pancreas, it is better to abandon it altogether.

Grape juice

Grapes for the usefulness of their composition is much ahead of other fruits. It increases immunity, improves blood circulation and the work of the heart muscle, tones muscles, removes salts from the body. But there are many organic acids that promote the activation of the production of enzymes for digestion.

Accumulating in the body, they destroy it. In addition, grapes are rich in glucose, which contributes to the onset of diabetes. This makes grape juice in pancreatitis undesirable. The only indication for him is chronic pancreatitis against a background of reduced acidity, but in the absence of diabetes.

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