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Xin-Ying He, Zhi-Peng Tang, Department of Gastroenterology, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
Supported by: the Major Programs of Education on Commission of Shanghai during the 5th Gastrology of Traditional Chinese medicine, No. J50305.
Correspondence to: Zhi-Peng Tang, Department of Gastroenterology, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China. zhipengtang@sohu.com
Received: August 22, 2007 Revised: November 30, 2007 Accepted: December 22, 2007 Published online: December 28, 2007
Dietary factors have been considered as a possible risk factor for ulcerative colitis (UC). Red meat, high fat intake and high protein intake are associated with development and relapse in UC. On the other hand, probiotics, fish oil and dietary fiber have shown good efficacy in the treatment of UC. This paper reviews the updated data on the role of dietary factors in the pathogenesis and treatment of UC.
Key Words: Ulcerative colitis; Diet; Pathogenesis
Citation: He XY, Tang ZP. Diet and ulcerative colitis. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2007; 15(36): 3826-3829
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