Intermittent Fasting

In the ongoing search for effective treatments for ulcerative colitis, a chronic and often debilitating inflammatory bowel disease, a new dietary approach is capturing the attention of both patients and researchers: intermittent fasting (IF). Characterized by periods of voluntary abstinence from food and drink, intermittent fasting is not just a diet trend but is now being studied for its potential to ease the painful symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis. This method, which integrates cycles of fasting into regular eating patterns, is thought to possibly offer more than just weight loss benefits; it may also modify the gut environment and immune…