Ulcerative Colitis
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum lining.
Common Symptoms
- Bloody diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Urgency to defecate
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Rectal bleeding
Key Nutrients Linked to Ulcerative Colitis
Pattern Health Intelligence at WePattern maps Ulcerative Colitis across thousands of clinical nutrient relationships. The following nutrients have the strongest research associations with this condition.
- Folate
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Selenium
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Zinc
Recommended Lab Tests for Ulcerative Colitis
These laboratory tests are commonly used to identify nutrient patterns and biological markers associated with Ulcerative Colitis.
- Colonoscopy
- Calprotectin
- Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
- B12 levels
- Iron studies
- Vitamin D
Related Conditions
Medications & Nutrient Depletion
These medications are commonly associated with Ulcerative Colitis. Each depletes specific nutrients — patterns surfaced by WePattern's intelligence engine.