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Diet-Microbiome Links Drive IBD Inflammation

Shotgun metagenomics links specific taxa and short-chain fatty acid pathways to reduced inflammation in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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    Better diet quality correlates with lower inflammation in IBD.

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    Study involved 198 adults with CD, UC, and healthy controls.

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    Participants completed a 58-item food frequency questionnaire.

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    Microbial diversity is lowest in CD, intermediate in UC, highest in controls.

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    Coffee, whole wheat bread, and fiber intake affect HBI and dysbiosis.

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    Higher aMED scores linked to lower CRP.

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    Personalized dietary strategies may enhance IBD management.

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    Study limitations include reliance on self-reported diet.

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Diet-Microbiome Links Drive IBD Inflammation

Shotgun metagenomics links specific taxa and short-chain fatty acid pathways to reduced inflammation in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

  • by Doug Brunk

  • March 4, 2026

  • 5 min

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