EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 14 MIN
A Big Reason You May be Stuck with IBD Nutrition | Malnutrition in IBD
from Gut Feelings - by The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians · host The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians
Up to 70% of those with Crohn's and over half of those with UC experience malnutrition.... and did you know this can impact your response to medication also?Working with an IBD specialized dietitian can help correct malnutrition, reduce your risk of flare and give you tools for symptom relief - so that your body is in a better spot to respond to treatments.In this podcast we highlight common signs of malnutrition and steps individuals can take if they are experiencing malnutrition.Takeaways-- Malnutrition can impact medication effectiveness.- IBD patients can experience malnutrition due to various factors.- Dietitians play a crucial role in managing malnutrition.- Malnutrition is not solely defined by weight loss.- Inflammation increases caloric needs in IBD patients.- Certain medications can affect nutrient absorption.- Common signs of malnutrition include fatigue and feeling cold.- Addressing malnutrition can improve quality of life.- Dietary restrictions can lead to malnutrition over time.Chapters:00:00- Understanding Malnutrition and Its Importance05:54- Prevalence of Malnutrition in IBD Patients08:12- Impact of Malnutrition on Health and Quality of Life10:15- Steps to Address MalnutritionGet our top e-book here 👇https://crohns-and-colitis-dietitians.thrivecart.com/flare-guide/Send us Fan MailNeed Support from an IBD Dietitian?🌟Work with us hereOne-on-One Coaching🌟Affordable MembershipIBD Nutrition CollectiveWant our Top E-books?🌈Get our top e-book hereFlare Guide + Meal PlanFor Sensitive Guts & Symptom Relief🌈We developed a product for youBack to Balance PlusSupport our Growing YouTube by Subscribing🎊Subscribe to YouTubeWe love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to YouTube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually improve what we offer to you on all of these platforms!...
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Up to 70% of those with Crohn's and over half of those with UC experience malnutrition.... and did you know this can impact your response to medication also? Working with an IBD specialized dietitian can help correct malnutrition, reduce your risk of flare and give you tools for symptom relief - so that your body is in a better spot to respond to treatments. In this podcast we highlight common signs of malnutrition and steps individuals can take if they are experiencing malnutrition. Takeaw...
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