Study finds how eating lots of sugar can make inflammatory bowel disease worse
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), May 28: According to a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh, in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), extra sugar inhibits cells that regenerate the colon's lining. The results, which were published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, may help to explain why cutting back on sugary foods helps IBD patients with their symptoms.