The overall discussions express high interest, especially in the promising results regarding inflammation reduction and symptom improvement, with posts emphasizing topics like 'exclusionary diets' and 'clinical remission.' The language reflects curiosity and a desire to understand dietary impacts beyond traditional medication, but some posts also express caution about overgeneralizing these findings due to the small sample sizes.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions agree that the study shows positive effects of the diet, emphasizing its potential benefit in reducing inflammation and promoting remission.
InterestHigh interest
The discussions demonstrate high interest, with many posts highlighting specific findings, such as the link between exclusionary diets and decreased inflammation.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts elaborate on details like diet types and implications, indicating moderate engagement with the research methods and outcomes.
ImpactModerate impact
Participants seem to recognize the study’s significance, noting its contribution to understanding diet’s role in managing Crohn's disease.
Abstract in brief
The study investigates the effectiveness of three types of the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) in young patients (ages 7-18) with active Crohn's disease (CD) to see how diet impacts intestinal inflammation and microbiome.
Eighteen patients were randomly assigned to one of the diets (SCD, modified SCD, or whole foods) and assessed over 12 weeks; results showed significant reductions in inflammation markers like C-reactive protein and all participants who completed the study achieved clinical remission.
Findings suggest that dietary changes can notably improve symptoms and reduce inflammation in Crohn's disease, with stricter diets showing better outcomes in managing inflammation and affecting the microbiome composition.
This Tidbit by Simrat highlights an interesting small scale RCT:
More exclusionary diets lead to a decrease in inflammation for patients with Crohn's disease.
https://t.co/R7XsoU3P18 https://t.co/0YFYcrMeVO
May 30, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 700 followersView post →
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Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X
The #SpecificCarbohydrateDiet & Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #CrohnsDisease: RCT
Each diet➡️ +ve effect on symptoms & inflammation
more exclusionary diets were associated with greater ⬇️inflam
#lowcarb
⬇️⬇️ #ultraprocessedfood
https://t.co/BlVHeCRKin
Dec 10, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 911 followersView post →
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Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X
Este estudo enfatiza o impacto da dieta na doença de Crohn. Cada dieta teve um efeito positivo nos sintomas e na carga inflamatória; as dietas mais excludentes (de carboidratos) foram associadas a uma melhor resolução da inflamação. https://t.co/qK6T18Cqsw
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial https://t.co/zi7pYj8QXD via @MDPIOpenAccess
Mar 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,281 followersView post →
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Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial https://t.co/mpGCnOh98C
Are strict diets like SCD necessary to heal gastrointestinal diseases? This study shows that while healthy eating helps, only specific diets such as SCD, GAPS, and Paleo significantly reduce intestinal inflammation and…
This study compares the effectiveness of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and the Mediterranean diet in treating Crohn's disease symptoms over 12 weeks. Results showed similar remission rates, suggesting the Mediterranean…
@tropic_health @charlie_lees @grok doi:10.3390/nu12123749
But overall there are very few RCTs on diets in IBD, and the existing ones are of rather low quality (e.g. the RCT above only had 12 participants, all pediatric).
I am not saying diet is not important, but writing diet alone can replace meds is dangerous
RT @readatidbit: This Tidbit by Simrat highlights an interesting small scale RCT:
More exclusionary diets lead to a decrease in inflammati…
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Tidbit - Graphical Abstract Maker
@readatidbit · X
RT @readatidbit: This Tidbit by Simrat highlights an interesting small scale RCT:
More exclusionary diets lead to a decrease in inflammati…
May 30, 2021 · 2 shares · 700 followersView post →
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Tidbit - Graphical Abstract Maker
@readatidbit · X
This Tidbit by Simrat highlights an interesting small scale RCT:
More exclusionary diets lead to a decrease in inflammation for patients with Crohn's disease.
https://t.co/R7XsoU3P18 https://t.co/0YFYcrMeVO
May 30, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 700 followersView post →
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FRACT ✊ Your Right To Know !
@reinventionfail · X
RT @drdingle: The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: A Randomized Diet Co…
Mar 19, 2021 · 1 share · 1,359 followersView post →
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Peter Dingle (PhD)
@drdingle · X
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial https://t.co/zi7pYj8QXD via @MDPIOpenAccess
Mar 13, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,281 followersView post →
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Peter Dingle (PhD)
@drdingle · X
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial https://t.co/zi7pYj8QXD via @MDPIOpenAccess
RT @sarah4info: The #SpecificCarbohydrateDiet & Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #CrohnsDisease: RCT
Each diet➡️ +ve e…
Dec 10, 2020 · 1 share · 29,658 followersView post →
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Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X
The #SpecificCarbohydrateDiet & Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #CrohnsDisease: RCT
Each diet➡️ +ve effect on symptoms & inflammation
more exclusionary diets were associated with greater ⬇️inflam
#lowcarb
⬇️⬇️ #ultraprocessedfood
https://t.co/BlVHeCRKin
Dec 10, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 911 followersView post →
SP
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial https://t.co/mpGCnOh98C
Este estudo enfatiza o impacto da dieta na doença de Crohn. Cada dieta teve um efeito positivo nos sintomas e na carga inflamatória; as dietas mais excludentes (de carboidratos) foram associadas a uma melhor resolução da inflamação. https://t.co/qK6T18Cqsw
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #Crohns Disease - RCT by Dr. Suskind et al @seattlechildren reveals effectiveness of all 3 diet versions: Nutrients https://t.co/y2EBtWGuAc #nutrition #IBD
Ik volg al 16 jaar het SCD - ik kan alles doen waar ik zin in heb, zit vol met energie en eet gezonder, lekkerder en gevarieerder dan de gemiddelde Nederlander.
doi: 10.3390/nu12123749. Suskind DL, Wahbeh G, Cohen SA, et al. Patients perceive clinical benefit with the specific carbohydrate diet for inflammatory ...