THE INCREASING ROLE OF NUTRITION IN IBD

THE INCREASING ROLE OF NUTRITION IN IBD

Nutrition is beginning to have an increasing role in our understanding and treatment of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease-which are significant illnesses that affect the small and large intestine). The 2 main type are

Patients with IBD have a problem with their immune systems responding (often over-responding) to a yet-to-be-determined trigger. That is what is typically called an auto-immune condition. The primary treatments are medications decrease inflammation or prevent the immune system from overreacting.

Those with IBD have a difficult time 

  • absorbing certain nutrients 
  • as many as 25% lose weight
  • some become anemic and malnourished
  • children and teens have a difficult time growing to their potential
  • some foods seem to irritate the intestine and cause more diarrhea, pain and bleeding

Certain types of nutrition have become effective tools 

  • provide extra protein, calories and nutrients 
  • support the patient's metabolism 
  • increase growth 
  • bring patients into remission
  • return patients to healthful functioning
  • maintain patient's health

Nutrition4IBD can provide you with

This article, as well as all others, was reviewed and edited by a member of our Medical Advisory Board.

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