Nutrients December 2020 PMID 33291229

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled Trial.

David L Suskind, Dale Lee, Young-Mo Kim, Ghassan Wahbeh, Namita Singh, Kimberly Braly, Mason Nuding, Carrie D Nicora, Samuel O Purvine, Mary S Lipton, Janet K Jansson, William C Nelson

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Peak: 5 in Dec 2020
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What people are saying

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.

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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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Dec 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 755 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1,104 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Metabolic Health India®
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @sarah4info: The #SpecificCarbohydrateDiet & Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #CrohnsDisease: RCT Each diet➡️ +ve e…

Dec 10, 2020 · 1 share · 29,658 followers View post →

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@Grehrww · X

@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

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Dhruven Mehta
@DhruvenMehta4 · X

RT @readatidbit: This Tidbit by Simrat highlights an interesting small scale RCT: More exclusionary diets lead to a decrease in inflammati…

May 31, 2021 · 2 shares · 115 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Jan 13, 2021 · 2,281 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Metabolic Health India®
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @sarah4info: The #SpecificCarbohydrateDiet & Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric #CrohnsDisease: RCT Each diet➡️ +ve e…

Dec 10, 2020 · 1 share · 29,658 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 1,104 followers View post →
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

Dec 6, 2020 · 3 likes · 755 followers View post →
Kipp Ellsworth, RD
@PedNutritionGuy · X

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

Dec 6, 2020 · 1,151 followers View post →
CuringFood - Het Specifieke Koolhydraten Dieet
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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.

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What Is the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)?
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doi: 10.3390/nu12123749. Suskind DL, Wahbeh G, Cohen SA, et al. Patients perceive clinical benefit with the specific carbohydrate diet for inflammatory ...

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