Crohn’s Disease Remission with a Plant-Based Diet: A Case Report
Chron's Disease, Dietary Patterns
Year Published: 2019
Journal
Nutrients
Authors
Sandefur K, Kahleova H, Desmond AN, Elfrink E, Barnard ND
Methods
In this case study, a young adult male who was recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease was examined after failing to improve on standard medical therapy. He was switched to a whole foods, plant-based diet.
Key Findings
Key Findings: After 40 days on this dietary plan, the patient showed no clinical signs of Crohn's Disease. In fact, his colonoscopy showed reversal of Crohn's Disease.
