Malnutrition
Because IBD can often prevent essential nutrients from being absorbed in the body, malnutrition is a serious problem in many sufferers. In addition, people with IBD tend to burn fat calories at a higher rate than the general population and most patients are underweight. Some experts recommend that people with IBD, especially children, consume about 150% of the daily recommended amount of protein today to make up for the deficit.
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There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very different. IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines, in which structurally, there is no pathology. The intestines in IBD however, are inflamed or ulcerated. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are types…
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Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide, posted More News on Vitamin D We have talked before about the role of vitamin D in the nutritional status of those with…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, commented on Seasons and Vitamin D3 col, You're absolutely right. Research is showing that proper levels of Vit. D3 can help…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered How can I gain weight dealing with my… Hi Renee, This can be a hard question to give a definitive answer…
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