A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults with Crohn's Disease
SCD,
MED
This study compares the SCD and MD on symptoms, fecal calprotectin and CRP at 6 and 12 weeks finding no statistical significance in these endpoints.
Gastroenterology. 2021;S0016-5085(21)03069-9. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2021.05.047
Authors: Lewis JD et al
Multidimensional Impact of Mediterranean Diet on IBD Patients
MED
A significant reduction of malnutrition-related parameters and liver steatosis was observed in both CD and UC patients after short-term dietary intervention based on the adoption of Md, and this was associated with a spontaneous improvement of disease activity and inflammatory markers.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32440680/
Authors: Chicco F et al
Effectiveness of Mediterranean Diet's Adherence in children with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
MED
Children with IBD in remission have a sub-optimal food intake compared to HCs. MD seems to correlate to decreased intestinal inflammation.
Nutrients . 2020 Oct 20;12(10):3206. doi: 10.3390/nu12103206.
Authors: Strisciuglio C et al
Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Decreased Fecal Calprotectin in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis after Pouch Surgery
MED
In patients with UC after pouch surgery, adherence to MED is associated with decreased calprotectin levels. Thus, MED may have a role in modifying intestinal inflammation in IBD.
Eur J Nutr . 2020 Oct;59(7):3183-3190. doi: 10.1007/s00394-019-02158-3. Epub 2019 Dec 7.
Authors: Godny L et al