Effects of Ultra-Processed Foods and Food Additives on Disease Activity in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This scoping review aims to identify and map out the current state of research on the relationship between ultra-processed foods (UPF) intake and disease activity and symptoms in adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Methods: A search strategy was developed using key terms, and the search was conducted through the PubMed, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Theses and Dissertations databases to identify relevant studies. Data were comprehensively extracted, analyzed, and synthesized. Results: A total of 18 studies were included in the review: 7 on UPF and 11 on food additives. Most prospective cohort and cross-sectional studies suggested a positive association between UPF intake and

SUBMITTER: Soublette Figuera A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608242 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature