The Influence of a Fasting Mimicking Diet on Ulcerative Colitis
Stanford University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see how a diet that mimics fasting effects inflammation in patients with mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The diet may allow users to receive the benefits of fasting while also being able to enjoy food (the ingredients of which are GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Research on dietary interventions and UC are very limited. Fasting mimicking diets (FMD) have been studied with support of the National Institute of Health and published in leading journals. This research investigates whether markers of inflammation decrease and/or quality of life increases after three cycles of a five-day period of the fasting mimicking diet, and may provide rationale for its use to treat UC.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis on the partial Mayo Score out of 9 (score between 2 to 7) * Age of 18-70 at start of study (inclusive) Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant or nursing or expect to be pregnant * Individuals allergic to nuts * Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) lower than 18 * Individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition as defined by the patient's physician, unless approved in writing by a physician * Individuals who have been severely weakened by a disease or medical procedure, * Individuals who are taking medication which ma…
Interventions
- OtherFasting Mimicking Diet
5 day reduced calorie diet
- OtherRegular Diet
Regular Diet
Location
- Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, California