Video: Preventing Crohn’s Disease with Diet

Crohn’s disease is a common autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own defenses attack the intestinal walls, creating painful ulcers. Crohn’s is also closely associated with colon cancer. Although no one knows the exact causes of Crohn’s, recent research shows that diet can play an important role in prevention and treatment.

In this video, Dr. Michael Greger argues that diets centered around whole plant foods may help prevent Crohn’s disease through the benefits of fiber on the maintenance of intestinal barrier function and the avoidance of certain processed food additives such as polysorbate 80.