Cure8 news brief
If oxalate in certain plant foods can irritate inflamed intestines or be less well absorbed in IBD, eating large amounts could worsen symptoms for some patients. Awareness can help people track triggers rather than eliminate nutrient-rich foods blindly.
Adults with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, gastroenterology clinicians, and dietitians working with IBD patients.
A study reported lower levels of the SLC26A2 and SLC26A3 transport proteins in intestinal tissue from people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis compared with healthy controls; lower protein levels correlated with more severe inflammation.
Researchers also found more oxalate in stool from patients even though usual plant-food intake was similar, suggesting altered oxalate handling rather than higher consumption. This does not mean everyone with IBD must avoid these foods.
Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes provide fiber and nutrients; the article recommends tracking intake and symptoms and discussing repeated reactions with a clinician or dietitian before making major dietary exclusions.
The article reports on a published research study linking lower SLC26A2/A3 levels and higher stool oxalate in IBD patients; it is an observational finding and does not prove oxalate causes inflammation. Consider discussing any symptom-food link with a clinician before removing foods. The piece was translated by AI.
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