Effects of milk and fruit consumption on Crohn's disease: a systematic review

Resumen

Introduction: There are currently many studies that discuss possible relationships among thediet, the etiology of Crohn's disease and the possible improvement or worsening of its symptoms. Most ofthem are based on surveys that describe the dietary patterns adopted by these patients. Objectives: Thepresent review will address quantitative studies comparing the consumption of certain foods (milk andfruits) by subjects diagnosed with Crohn's disease and healthy subjects. On the other hand, it will alsoaddress studies of patients who exclude these foods from their diets because they associate them withworsening symptoms of the disease. Methodology: This systematic review was elaborated following the PRISMA guidelines. Six studies that analyze the selected subject matter were selected. Results: The twofoods selected for study are very often present in articles that relate diet and Crohn's disease, and both areconsidered by patients to be influential in the evolution of their pathology. Conclusions: Each studypresents different results; thus, to date, there is no consensus on the best diet to follow in inflammatorybowel disease. Of course, it has not been sufficiently demonstrated that the consumption of certain foodscauses or worsens the development of this disease. Therefore, further investigations are necessary.