IBD Nutrition
Latest interview with Kim Beall, Pharm.D
Nutritional therapy plays a significant role in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but it is often overlooked in traditional medical care. Exclusive Enteral nutrition is effective in inducing remission, while therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results. Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength are essential for optimal management of IBD. To help develop a framework for this topic I welcomed on the Kim Beall, Pharm.D., who is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, a non-profit dedicated to establishing evidence-based nutritional therapy as a foundational part of IBD care to improve the well-being and health outcomes of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Kim and I met related to a mutual colleague the late Trina Seligman, ND who had a courageous life long battle with Crohns/Colitis . We share a strong bond with Trina.
Here are some key insights from the interview:
- 💡 Exclusive enteral nutrition is a highly effective therapy for inducing remission in IBD, but its use is limited in the United States. More awareness and access are needed to benefit patients.
- 💡 Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength can help identify malnutrition and sarcopenia in IBD patients, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.
- 💡 Therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results in managing both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These diets should be considered as part of a personalized treatment plan.
- 💡 The microbiome is a crucial factor in IBD, and ongoing research is exploring ways to manipulate it through diet for better disease management. Early interventions and personalized nutrition based on microbiome analysis hold promise for the future.
check out the video below:
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