Recommendations / 04/08/2019

What can I take to help dysphagia?

Esophageal dysphagia can be caused by a variety of conditions including foreign bodies, radiation therapy, and GERD. Your gastroenterologist may prescribe corticosteroids, antacids, proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), and muscle relaxants to treat the cause of your esophageal dysphagia.

What foods make dysphagia worse?

It is important to avoid other foods, including:

Non-pureed breads.
Any cereal with lumps.
Cookies, cakes, or pastry.
Whole fruit of any kind.
Non-pureed meats, beans, or cheese.
Scrambled, fried, or hard-boiled eggs.
Non-pureed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Non-pureed soups.

Is oatmeal good for dysphagia?

If you are on a level 2 dysphagia diet, there are certain foods you can and can’t eat. Foods you can eat: Pureed breads (also called pre-gelled breads) Cooked cereals with little texture, such as oatmeal, or slightly moistened dry cereals with little texture, such as corn flakes.

What are the benefits of taking collagen supplements?

What are the benefits of collagen? Taking a collagen supplement is supposed to improve the elasticity of your skin —in fact, a study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology found that those who took collagen peptides once daily for eight weeks showed a significant improvement in skin’s elasticity.

How to help someone with dysphagia with swallowing?

Make ample time for meals to allow adequate chewing and complete swallowing. Remove distractions at mealtimes to allow for full concentration on eating. Use eye contact and encouragement with visual cues, such as opening/closing your mouth when the person is supposed to sip or bite.

How does taking collagen peptides help your skin?

Taking a collagen supplement is supposed to improve the elasticity of your skin—in fact, a study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology found that those who took collagen peptides once daily for eight weeks showed a significant improvement in skin’s elasticity.

What are the side effects of insufficient collagen?

Insufficient collagen levels may show up as the following: 1 Problems with GI tract lining, including IBS (aka “leaky gut”). 2 Premature aging (wrinkles, crepey skin, sagging skin). 3 Dry skin. 4 Brittle nails. 5 Cellulite. 6 (more items)