Dietary Interventions in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review of the Evidence with Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colon inflammation caused by genetic and environmental factors, including diet. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of diet on UC management in children and adults (2) Methods: A comprehensive search across databases yielded relevant studies, and risk of bias in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. This study was conducted in conformity to the 2020 PRISMA guidelines. The certainty of evidence for outcomes was evaluated using GRADE methodology. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager software version 5.4. (3) Results: Fourteen RCTs were included, results indicated higher clinical response, remission, and endoscopic remission rates in diet-treated gro

SUBMITTER: Herrador-Lopez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10574654 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature