Nutritional Care in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are chronic conditions characterized by persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Nutritional management plays a crucial role in the overall care of these patients and usually involves dietary interventions and nutritional supplementation.

The goals of nutritional intervention in IBD extend beyond symptom control: preventing macro- and micronutrient deficiencies, optimizing body composition, and supporting psychological well-being are equally important. In addition to dietary modulation, nutritional supplementation—including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, and other bioactive compounds—may provide therapeutic benefits by contributing to the prevention of disease flare-ups, enhancing remission maintenance, and reducing postoperative complications.

This Special Issue aims to provide an updated, evidence-based overview of dietary approaches and nutritional supplementation in adult IBD, with a focus on personalized strategies across different clinical scenarios. We invite submissions of original research, clinical trials, and comprehensive reviews (including systematic reviews and meta-analyses) addressing topics such as the following:

• Dietary patterns and exclusion diets in IBD;
• Impact of personalized nutrition on disease outcomes and quality of life;
• Role of micronutrient and macronutrient supplementation;
• Effects of probiotics, prebiotics, and nutraceuticals;
• Nutritional strategies in perioperative or postoperative settings.

We look forward to your contributions to advance clinical practice and promote a more integrative approach to IBD care.

Dr. Camilla Fiorindi
Dr. Gabriele Dragoni
Guest Editors

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