Interstitial Cystitis Diet List to Replenish the GAG Layer

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What Is GAG Replenishment?

GAG Layer Physiology

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Research has shown that over 70% of Interstitial Cystitis patients have defects in the protective lining on the wall of the urinary bladder. This lining is made up of substances called mucins or Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which protect the bladder wall from toxic effects of urine and its contents. Damage causes leaks in the protective GAG layer, which may then allow substances in urine to pass into the bladder wall and trigger Interstitial Cystitis symptoms. Products used for bladder instillations are:

Non GAG replenishment

DMSO, Rimso

GAG Replenishment

Uracyst®, Heparin, Hyaluronic acid

Dietary Suggestions For Interstitial Cystitis

Food Category	Permitted Foods	Foods to Avoid or Use Cautiously
Fruits	Blueberries, melons other than cantaloupes, and pears	All other fruits and juices made from them
Vegetables	Potatoes, homegrown tomatoes, beets, cabbage, cucumber, celery, carrot, zucchini, turnip, squash, parsnip, plantain, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, bok choy, watercress and vegetables other than those listed on the right	Fava beans, lima beans onions, rhubarb, tofu and store-bought tomatoes
Milk/Dairy	White chocolate, cottage cheese, American cheese, milk	Aged cheeses, sour cream, eggs, yogurt, chocolate
Carbohydrates/Grains	Pasta, rice, and breads other than those listed on the right	Rye and sourdough breads
Meats/Fish	Poultry, fresh fish, and meats other than those listed on the right	Aged, canned, cured, processed, and smoked meats and fish; anchovies; caviar; chicken livers; corned beef; and meats that contain nitrates or nitrites
Nuts	Almonds, cashews, and pine nuts	Most other nuts
Beverages	Bottled or spring water; decaffeinated, acid-free coffee and tea; carrot juice, celery juice and some herbal teas	Alcoholic beverages; beer and wine; carbonated drinks; coffee, tea, and cranberry juice
Seasonings	Garlic and seasonings other than those listed on the right	Mayonnaise, miso, spicy foods (especially Chinese, Mexican, Indian, and Thai foods)
Preservatives		Benzyl alcohol, citric acid, monosodium glutamate, aspartame, saccharin, and foods containing preservatives, artificial ingredients/colors

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