My husband with Crohn’s disease is really lactose intolerant. Interestingly, the incidence of lactose intolerance is no greater in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in the general population. However, during a flare, excessive intake of lactose may contribute
Iron-deficiency anemia is unfortunately common for people with IBD to experience. My husband with Crohn’s disease has struggled with very low iron levels in the past (his Hemoglobin levels were at 7 at one point!). Ever wonder why iron
My husband was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease 15 years ago. Most of his GI doctors over the years have told him that the foods that he eats should not affect his Crohn’s disease symptoms. But I beg to differ…
Have you ever heard of an omega-3? Have you ever wondered if omega-3s can benefit your autoimmune disease [1, 2]? Omega 3s are a type of “good” fat found in certain foods that play a very important role in our
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