So far, the safety profile appears reassuring
Interestingly, DMF is also shown to regulate ferroptosis in a time-dependent manner, inducing ferroptosis in a short period but repressing ferroptosis in a long period 58
Gastrointestinal side effects include: Nausea (very common, affecting more than 1 in 10 people): Often most pronounced during dose escalation, typically improving over time Diarrhoea (very common): Can range from mild to severe and may be difficult to distinguish from a Crohn's flare Vomiting (common, affecting up to 1 in 10 people): May contribute to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance Constipation (common): Paradoxically, some patients experience reduced bowel frequency Abdominal pain (common): Can mimic or exacerbate Crohn's-related pain These effects result primarily from delayed gastric emptying and altered gastrointestinal motility
STOP Eating Protein Shakes & Bars Instead of Regular Food Protein bars, drinks, and shakes (and now cookies, pretzels, puddings, and more) have their place, especially if you are learning to manage a smaller appetite