An online talk on IBD and nutrition for Cyprus Crohn’s and ulcerative Colitis Association (CCYCA).
What is IBD?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune disorder of unclear etiology. Multiple factors play a role in the pathogenesis of IBD. These may include diet, environmental factors, immunologic factors, infectious agents, genetic susceptibility, and the microbiome. The emergence of rapid increases in the incidence of IBD over the past several decades in low-incidence parts of the world, clearly points to the important role that environment plays in disease development.
Specifically, the introduction of the Western diet (which is high in fat, saturated fat and protein and low in fruits and vegetables) has been proposed as an explanation for the increase in IBD incidence. Furthermore, this “Westernization” of dietary habits may trigger a pro-inflammatory environment in susceptible individuals through an alteration in the gut microbiome and a disturbed epithelial barrier function.
You can view the full online talk on CYCCA’s website. Follow the link below
www.cycca.org