Researchers in Poland studied how diet affects inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study was done at the Medical University of Lodz. IBD includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, both causing serious stomach and gut problems. The study found people on anti-inflammatory diets were more likely to stay in remission or have only mild disease. People eating pro-inflammatory diets were up to three times more likely to have moderate or severe IBD symptoms. In the U.S., between 2.4 and 3.1 million people live with IBD. The cause of IBD is not fully known, but genetics and environment both play a role. There is no cure yet, but treatments can control symptoms, according to the report by Medical News Today.Diet and IBD symptomsLifestyle choices like diet may also impact IBD severity. That’s why researchers are looking beyond medicines. In a sample size of 90 people–all of them with IBD–46 were detected with Crohn’s disease while 44 had ulcerative colitis. Among them, 36% were in remission, 22% had mild disease, 31% moderate, and 11% severe. The index’s used by the researchers included Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) for detecting Crohn’s while Partial Mayo Score was used for ulcerative colitis. Each participant gave details of what they ate in three dietary interviews and also filled food frequency questionnaires. The DII (Dietary Inflammatory Index)–a marker of inflammation rates caused by food habits–of each person was calculated. The results, as per Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, showed that red meat and processed packed items are highly inflammatory while Mediterranean essentials like fruits and salmons, loaded with Omega-3, lower inflammation the most. Anti-inflammatory diet for IBDParticipants also gave blood samples to check for cytokine inflammation markers. Lower (anti-inflammatory) DII scores of people was directly proportional to them having milder symptoms or remission, the study of the blood samples showed. On the other hand, higher (pro-inflammatory) scores of people were seen as markers of worse symptoms. Even with deviating factors such as age, smoking, and treatment taken into consideration, people with pro-inflammatory diets were three times more likely to have worse IBD.Live EventsThe study did not find a link between DII scores and blood cytokine levels, possibly because the study group was small. Overall, researchers said anti-inflammatory diets could play an important role in managing IBD. Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Chief Medical Advisor for Sleepopolis and professor at University of California, told Medical News Today this study reinforces what doctors already know — diet matters for IBD, as per the report by Medical News Today.Dasgupta said pro-inflammatory foods can damage the gut microbiome, weaken the intestine lining, and trigger more inflammation, making flare-ups worse. He suggested a Mediterranean-style diet: more fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and less processed or sugary food.Dr. Amit Ahuja, head of gastroenterology at Cylinder Health, also spoke with MNT. He said the study supports the idea that diet affects IBD but noted its small size is a limitation. As per Medical News Today, Dr. Ahuja says that lifestyle changes such as sound sleep, reduced stress and an active body should complement a robust diet, with a Mediterranean diet enriched with nuts, seeds, olive oil and salmon along with fishes. He also warned against over- consumption of red meat and processed food and sugar. FAQsQ1. What foods make IBD symptoms worse?Red meat, processed foods, and sugary items can increase inflammation and make IBD symptoms worse.Q2. What diet is best for people with IBD?Doctors suggest an anti-inflammatory diet like the Mediterranean diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and olive oil.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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