Inflammatory bowel disease, to personalized nutrition

Authors

  • Sandra Ortiz-Suárez Médico especialista en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Servicio Andaluz de Salud, zona Básica de Salud Santa Olalla del Cala, Huelva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.18.1.36

Keywords:

Inflammatory bowel diseases, Diet, Nutrition therapy, Nutrigenomics, Epigenomics, Epidemiology

Abstract

The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in countries that acquire a Western lifestyle. Its pathogenesis is not well defined but is associated with multifactorial causes. In genetically predisposed people, different environmental factors trigger alterations in the immune response; as a result, tolerance is lost towards commensal gut microbiota, with tissues damage and chronic inflammation. Among the environmental risk factors identified is diet. Diets high in sucrose, refined carbohydrates, omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and low in fruit, vegetables, and fiber are associated with an increased risk of IBD, particularly Crohn disease (CD). Nutritional recommendations in IBD cannot be generalized because patients respond differently. The emergence of disciplines such as nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics and epigenetics allow a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease, and at the same time, it opens up the possibility to an individualized approach from the nutritional standpoint. An example of this is found in carriers of the polymorphism 857C/T in the gene TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor), in which a diet high in saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids is harmful and is associated with a more active disease phenotype. This paper reviews the latest scientific articles in these disciplines in relation to IBD and nutritional potential therapeutic applications, like antioxidants application or the ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids v-6/v-3. It was used the database of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to search for articles, including selecting the most interest from 2007 to 2012.

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Published

2014-01-15

How to Cite

Ortiz-Suárez, S. (2014). Inflammatory bowel disease, to personalized nutrition. Spanish Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 18(1), 45–53. https://doi.org/10.14306/renhyd.18.1.36