Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation
It may even reduce their bowel symptoms, researchers say
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis disappeared for one-third of patients after process
Factors include age, disease history and weight
Unappetizing as it sounds, the treatment relieved symptoms in primates and might help humans
Normal function resumed more quickly than for water drinkers alone, study found
Disease causes inflammation in large intestine
But real-world risk still is low, experts say
Maker-funded studies found reduction in symptoms such as abdominal pain
Focus on a healthier diet
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