The role of a plant-based diet in the pathogenesis, etiology and management of the inflammatory bowel diseases

Authors/Creators

Charlene S. J. Grosse, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Claus T. Christophersen, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Amanda Devine, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Ian C. Lawrance

Abstract

Introduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) carries a significant burden on an individual’s quality-of-life and on the healthcare system. The majority of patients use dietary modifications to manage their symptoms, despite limited research to support these changes. There is emerging data that a plant-based diet will be of benefit to IBD patients. Areas covered: A literature review on the pathogenesis and potential benefits of dietary management of IBD. Expert opinion: A Westernized diet has been associated with IBD risk and relapse; hence a plant-based diet may be of benefit to IBD patients through reducing inflammation and restoring symbiosis. Dietary therapy can be an important adjunct therapy, however, better quality studies are still required. © 2020, © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

RAS ID

31541

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

1-1-2020

School

School of Medical and Health Sciences

Copyright

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Publisher

Taylor and Francis Ltd

Comments

Grosse, C. S., Christophersen, C. T., Devine, A., & Lawrance, I. C. (2020). The role of a plant-based diet in the pathogenesis, etiology and management of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 14(3), 137-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2020.1733413

Recommended Citation

Grosse, C. S., Christophersen, C. T., Devine, A., & Lawrance, I. C. (2020). The role of a plant-based diet in the pathogenesis, etiology and management of the inflammatory bowel diseases. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17474124.2020.1733413