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Impact of Different Nutritional, Supplementation and Physical Activity Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease—Second Edition

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Epidemiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 August 2024) | Viewed by 4425

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Dr. Konstantinos Papadimitriou

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Faculty of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of East London, Metropolitan College of Thessaloniki, 54624 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: ergogenic supplements; inflammatory bowel disease; swimming coaching; alternative motor skills learning approaches
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Dr. Sousana Papadopoulou

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Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: nutrition; anthropometry; physical activity; diet
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Dr. Constantinos Giaginis

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Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Environment, University of the Aegean, Myrina, Greece
Interests: human nutrition; human wellness; public health; nutritional pathophysiology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the sequence of our previous Special Issue, “Impact of Different Nutritional Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease”, titled "Impact of Different Nutritional, Supplementation and Physical Activity Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease—Second Edition", which aims to investigate the effects of various nutrition, supplementation, and physical activity strategies on individuals diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The primary objective of this Special Issue is to explore how different nutritional, supplementation, and physical activity approaches, solely or in combination, can contribute to the prevention, remission, treatment, and the even exacerbation of IBD among patients. It is noteworthy that many patients currently adopt a range of nutrition, supplement, and physical activity plans without a comprehensive understanding of the potential impact on their condition. Consequently, there is a discernible exacerbation of disease symptoms, significantly affecting the overall quality of life for these individuals.

We extend an invitation to researchers and experts in the field to contribute their valuable insights to this crucial scientific topic. By shedding light on the intricate relationship between nutrition, supplementation, and physical activity, we can offer much-needed guidance and support to patients striving to manage their condition effectively.

Your contributions to this Special Issue will undoubtedly provide invaluable knowledge, helping to bridge the existing gaps in understanding and offering practical recommendations to enhance the well-being of those grappling with IBD.

Please consider submitting your original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies to further our collective understanding of this important area. Together, we can pave the way for enhanced patient care and contribute to improved outcomes for individuals living with IBD.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

Dr. Konstantinos Papadimitriou
Dr. Sousana Papadopoulou
Dr. Constantinos Giaginis
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Keywords

  • Crohn’s disease
  • ulcerative colitis
  • irritative colitis
  • remission
  • exacerbation
  • macronutrients
  • micronutrients
  • mineral elements
  • supplements
  • treatment
  • physical activity
  • quality of life

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Nutritional Habits in Crohn’s Disease Onset and Management
by Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Gavriela Voulgaridou, Constantinos Giaginis and Sousana K. Papadopoulou
Nutrients 2025, 17(3), 559; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030559 - 31 Jan 2025
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Crohn’s disease (CD)’s activation factors are still unclear. However, they are reported to involve an interaction between genetic susceptibility and unhealthy lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, low physical activity, low BMI (<18.5 kg/m2), and probably unbalanced nutritional habits. Therefore, the [...] Read more.
Crohn’s disease (CD)’s activation factors are still unclear. However, they are reported to involve an interaction between genetic susceptibility and unhealthy lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, low physical activity, low BMI (<18.5 kg/m2), and probably unbalanced nutritional habits. Therefore, the aim of the present narrative review is to demonstrate the possible effects of different nutritional habits, before the occurrence of the disease, as crucial factors for the inception of CD activation. The structure of the present narrative review was conducted following the instructions of the “Narrative Review Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Checklist”. It is well established that the consumption of specific foods and drinks, such as spicy and fatty foods, raw vegetables and fruits, dairy products, carbonated beverages, and coffee or tea, can provoke the exacerbation of CD symptoms. On the other hand, Mediterranean-oriented diets seem to provide an inverse association with the incidence of CD. Moreover, patients seem to have the knowledge to select foods that contribute to the remission of their symptoms. However, it is not clearly reported whether the inception of CD activation is due to lifelong unbalanced nutritional habits and their subsequent effect on gut microbiota secretion, which seems to be the gold standard for CD’s investigation. Therefore, more future studies should record, examine, and compare the nutritional habits between patients with CD (immediately after the disease’s diagnosis) and healthy populations in a lifelong manner, in order to reveal the possible influence of foods on CD inception. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Impact of Different Nutritional, Supplementation and Physical Activity Strategies on Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease—Second Edition)
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The Role of Maternal and Early-Life Diet in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
by Katerina Karaivazoglou, Christos Triantos and Ioanna Aggeletopoulou
Nutrients 2024, 16(24), 4292; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16244292 - 12 Dec 2024
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Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with debilitating symptoms and multifactorial etiology. Nutritional factors during adult life have been implicated in IBD pathogenesis. In addition, there is growing evidence that maternal and early-life diet may be associated with intestinal [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder with debilitating symptoms and multifactorial etiology. Nutritional factors during adult life have been implicated in IBD pathogenesis. In addition, there is growing evidence that maternal and early-life diet may be associated with intestinal inflammation and colitis severity. The aim of the current review was to detect and critically appraise all evidence regarding the role of maternal and early-life diet on intestinal inflammation. Methods: We performed a thorough search of the literature across two databases (Pubmed, ScienceDirect) using a variety of relevant terms. Results: A total of 23 studies, 16 experimental and 7 clinical, met inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Experimental studies reveal that high-fat and high-protein diets during gestation and neonatal life induce gut dysbiosis, amplify intestinal inflammation, and exacerbate colitis. In addition, a variety of nutritional factors included in maternal diets may affect offspring’s microbiota composition and intestinal health. Human studies concluded that maternal diet quality and the intake of fish and vegetables and of food fortified with vitamin D during gestation and early infancy significantly decreased IBD risk. However, human data are limited, and larger investigations are needed to further clarify the complex associations between specific nutritional compounds and intestinal inflammation. Conclusions: Dietary factors during pregnancy and early-life are involved in IBD pathogenesis, exerting either an exacerbating or protective effect. Improving pregnant women’s dietary habits could be a cost-effective strategy to reduce future IBD burden. Full article
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Regulation of Intestinal Inflammation by Walnut-Derived Bioactive Compounds
by Kexin Dai, Neel Agarwal, Alexander Rodriguez-Palacios and Abigail Raffner Basson
Nutrients 2024, 16(16), 2643; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16162643 - 10 Aug 2024
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Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) have shown promising effects in terms of ameliorating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), attributed to their abundant bioactive compounds. This review comprehensively illustrates the key mechanisms underlying the therapeutic potential of walnuts in IBD management, including the modulation of [...] Read more.
Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) have shown promising effects in terms of ameliorating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), attributed to their abundant bioactive compounds. This review comprehensively illustrates the key mechanisms underlying the therapeutic potential of walnuts in IBD management, including the modulation of intestinal mucosa permeability, the regulation of inflammatory pathways (such as NF-kB, COX/COX2, MAPCK/MAPK, and iNOS/NOS), relieving oxidative stress, and the modulation of gut microbiota. Furthermore, we highlight walnut-derived anti-inflammatory compounds, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA; e.g., ω-3 PUFA), tocopherols, phytosterols, sphingolipids, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins. We also discuss unique anti-inflammatory compounds such as peptides and polysaccharides, including their extraction and preparation methods. Our review provides a theoretical foundation for dietary walnut supplementation in IBD management and provides guidance for academia and industry. In future, research should focus on the targeted isolation and purification of walnut-derived anti-inflammatory compounds or optimizing extraction methods to enhance their yields, thereby helping the food industry to develop dietary supplements or walnut-derived functional foods tailored for IBD patients. Full article
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