Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Crohn's disease patients in clinical remission exhibit frequent micronutrient deficiencies (specifically vitamins C, copper, niacin, and zinc) despite adequate macronutrient and energy intake.
Even if you have Crohn's disease and are currently in remission with a normal appetite, you are likely deficient in key vitamins and minerals. You need specific blood tests for Vitamin C, Copper, Niacin, and Zinc, and likely supplementation, because standard food intake is not enough to maintain these levels.
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More than 50% of patients had low plasma concentrations of vitamin C (84%), copper (84%), niacin (77%), and zinc (65%).
Why this rating
Prospective study with a control group, though observational in nature regarding the deficiencies.
Source
Nutritional deficiencies in patients with Crohnʼs disease in remission
Jérôme Filippi et al. · Inflammatory Bowel Diseases · 2006
cross_sectional · n=79Cited 265×
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