Category: ibd

Ketogenic Diet Can Help Improve Autoimmune Diseases: Current Studies

The benefits of a ketogenic diet may extend far beyond weight loss. It may also benefit those with autoimmune disorders. Why Does Ketogenic Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease? Surrounded by controversy, this dietary approach is characterized by low consumption of carbohydrates, (less than 50 grams per day) and a higher intake of fat. The diet is often demonized for…


Gut Bacteria Could Hold the Key To Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Australian researchers have isolated five strains of beneficial gut bacteria that may lead to the development of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and reduce the risk of certain types of bowel cancer. IBD is thought to be caused by an abnormal composition of gut bacteria which creates an immune response in genetically susceptible…


What’s Behind the Rising Rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Older Adults?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a painful condition.  A new study done by Dr. Adam Faye of the New York University Langone School of Medicine found that people over 60 with a history of antibiotic use may be at increased risk of developing the condition. During the recently held Digestive Disease Week conference in San Diego, Dr….


Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as the standard American diet has gone global, IBD has become more common across the globe. All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD. A recent study has found that eating…