Q. Requirement for nutrients?

Ulcer is a form of wound which if not healed on time call get perforated and bleed. Adequate protein intake ensures synthesis of new tissues essential for healing. Normal milk protein is valued for their buffering action but it is supposed to provide temporary relief because the products of protein digestion (amino acid and polypeptides) each the antrum and they stimulate the secretion of gastrin and gastric acid, Milk neutralizes gastric acidity only for 20 and 60 minutes after its ingestion and the pH reverts back to the basal levels. Current studies indicate that a diet with high milk content^ has an adverse effect on the healing rate of ulcer because of high calcium content. This, in turn, may also stimulate excess acid production? Thus, the use of milk should be limited and used for symptomatic relief for a short duration only. Restricted intake of milk gives relief for a short period as it contains the prostaglandin PGE2-a protective agent against stress induced ulcers.

Proteins from cottage cheese, egg, chicken and fish in adequate amounts is beneficial for regeneration of cells. Protein supplements may be used and the protein content can be increased by 10-15 g /day above the RDA.