Q. Proteins requirements for ulcerative colitis?

Proteins: Patients with ulcerative colitis lose about 4-8 g fecal N2 as compared to the normal excretion of 2 g. In severe ulcerative colitis, 20 g NZ (equivalent to 125 g of protein) may be lost daily. The serum albumin is low. Proteins are necessary for tissue synthesis, tissue healing and to compensate for the increased losses in stools. Thus, liberal amounts of high quality protein i.e. 1.5 g / IBW are needed to make up for the losses. Emphasis should be on tender meats, fish, poultry and eggs for those patients who are allergic to milk.