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Micronutrients & recovery
A high-fiber semi-vegetarian diet may help prevent relapse of symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease.
If you have Crohn's disease and are in remission, a high-fiber semi-vegetarian diet may help prevent symptom relapse. This diet includes up to 32.4g of fiber per 2,000 kcal and avoids known high-risk foods for IBD. Consult your doctor before making significant dietary changes.
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One study observed that SVDs helped to prevent relapse of symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (29). Additional research by the same team concluded that up to 32.4 g dietary fiber, delivered via an SVD could be given to patients with IBD, indicating that these could be used as a supportive treatment for Crohn’s disease patients (30).
Why this rating
Based on small clinical trials and prospective studies, with limited sample sizes.
Source
Flexitarian Diets and Health: A Review of the Evidence-Based Literature
Emma Derbyshire · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2017
DOI 10.3389/fnut.2016.00055
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