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Diet Linked to Crohn’s Risk but Not Ulcerative Colitis, Meta-analysis Finds

A new meta-analysis of 2,043,601 people found that diets high in fiber and minimally processed foods may lower the risk of Crohn’s disease, while inflammatory and ultra-processed diets were linked to increased risk.

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  1. The meta-analysis involved 2,043,601 participants.
  2. Significant dietary patterns linked to Crohn's disease were identified.
  3. Inflammatory diets had an aHR of 1.63.
  4. High fiber intake showed protective effects with an aHR of 0.53.
  5. No consistent dietary links were observed for ulcerative colitis.
  6. Findings highlight the role of early-life diets in IBD risk.
  7. Study results may aid in future dietary prevention trials.

Source: eClinicalMedicine

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