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Review
. 2019 Jun 20;11(6):1388.
doi: 10.3390/nu11061388.

Micronutrient Absorption and Related Outcomes in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review

Kyle Kilby  1 , Holly Mathias  2 , Lindsay Boisvenue  3 , Courtney Heisler  4 , Jennifer L Jones  5
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Review

Micronutrient Absorption and Related Outcomes in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review

Kyle Kilby et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder associated with immune dysregulation and chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. While it is poorly understood, the role of nutrition and nutrient status in the etiology of IBD and its associated outcomes has led to increased research relating to micronutrient deficiency. This review offers an overview of recent literature related to micronutrient absorption and outcomes in adults with IBD. Although the absorption and IBD-related outcomes of some micronutrients (e.g., vitamin D and iron) are well understood, other micronutrients (e.g., vitamin A) require further research. Increased research and clinician knowledge of the relationship between micronutrients and IBD may manifest in improved nutrient screening, monitoring, treatment, and outcomes for people living with IBD.

Keywords: Inflammatory Bowel Disease; deficiency; micronutrients; mineral; vitamin.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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