Macro partitioning
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) shows potential for improving disease activity and inflammatory markers in pediatric IBD, with some self-reported benefits in adults, but large-scale adult trials are needed.
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) shows promise, particularly in children with IBD, where it has been linked to reduced disease activity and inflammation. In adults, self-reported outcomes are positive, but robust clinical trials are still needed. It may be worth discussing with your gastroenterologist, especially if other treatments are insufficient.
SCD appears to have a significantly positive impact on Pediatric Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) and Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) scores... resulted in a significant improvement in CRP... and calprotectin... Nearly 70% of patients self-reported no symptoms while on an SCD... 42% of patients reported achieving remission at both 6 and 12 months while adhering to the diet
Why this rating
Strong pediatric data, but adult data relies on case series and surveys with potential bias.
Source
Therapeutic Implications of Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Related Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Yan Jiang et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13030890
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