Small Intestine

Nutrients connected to Small Intestine

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• BarleyDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from barley damages the small intestine.

• RyeDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from rye damages the small intestine.

• Whole Wheat & Wheat BerriesDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• SpeltDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• Farro (Emmer)Documented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• Khorasan Wheat (Kamut)Documented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• BulgurDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• FreekehDocumented risk

  In celiac disease, gluten from wheat damages the lining of the small intestine. A gluten-free diet is needed.

• Vitamin B12Deficiency link

  B12 is absorbed in the lower small intestine; Crohn's disease can reduce absorption.

• Digestive enzyme supplementsEstablished role

  NIDDK explains that pancreatic enzyme therapy is taken with meals to help the small intestine digest food. Enzymes work there naturally; supplement benefit in people without a diagnosed deficiency is not established.

• CilantroDocumented risk

  The Cyclospora parasite, which has been traced to fresh cilantro in outbreaks, infects the small intestine and causes watery diarrhea.

• PersimmonsDocumented risk

  Case reports describe small-bowel obstruction from a persimmon bezoar.

• Whole-Wheat BreadDocumented risk

  Celiac disease affects the small intestine; gluten is in bread.

• Whole-Wheat PastaDocumented risk

  Celiac disease affects the small intestine; gluten is in pasta from durum wheat.

• PeppermintClinically supported

  Enteric-coated capsules release oil in the intestine, where the IBS trials expect the effect; the exact site of action is not shown in the sources read.

• Black trumpetDocumented risk

  One case report of small-bowel blockage after eating foraged black trumpet in a transplant patient with other risk factors.

• Wheat Bran & Wheat GermDocumented risk

  Celiac disease damages the small intestine and is triggered by gluten from wheat.

• Whey Protein PowderDocumented risk

  Lactose that the small intestine cannot break down causes symptoms in lactose intolerance; concentrate contains some lactose.

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