The Therapeutic Role of Different Dietary Patterns in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as an incurable immune disease, diet plays an important role in its treatment. Various components in the diet affect IBD. On the one hand, the Western diet pattern rich in fat, sugar and red meat is associated with an increased risk of IBD onset, possibly by changing the composition and function of the intestinal flora and promoting the generation of an intestinal inflammatory environment. On the other hand, beneficial dietary strategies help control IBD. Specific dietary patterns are considered to help maintain intestinal health and may reduce the frequency of IBD attacks. In addition, in IBD patients, nutritional support is also an important aspect. For example, ensuring sufficient protein intake during disease outbreaks helps repair intestinal mucosa. In short, diet plays an undeniable role in the onset, disease course development and management of IBD.