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Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Nutrition as therapy is ready for prime time in adults with #IBD
@oridamas highlights the importante of patient's goals, nutrition status and disease activity when selecting the right dietary approach in IBD
#ACG2026 @AmCollegeGastro
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Depression affects approximately a quarter of a billion people globally, of all ages and from all walks of life.
A new Seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, & management of depression in adults: spkl.io/6019AAkWd
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Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Chronic diarrhea involves more than an imbalanced gut microbiota
Read this timely review from @umfoodoc & colleagues on @JAMA_current on diagnosis and treatment strategies of chronic diarrhea:
tinyurl.com/37dxn6zz
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
A Mediterranean-style diet supplemented with fish oil can improve mental health in adults suffering from depression
Laurie Keefer @DOMSinaiNYC findings highlight that Med diet is more than nutrients that meet daily needs!
#DDW2026 @DDWMeeting
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Eating out with IBD can feel daunting, especially during the festive season 💚
Many people with Crohn’s or Colitis avoid social occasions involving food, but missing out doesn’t have to be the only option. With a little planning and individualised nutrition support, eating out can feel more manageable.
These tips are evidence-informed, practical, and designed to reduce stress around food, not add to it.
Let us know in the comments if you have any tips or tricks for eating out!
Check out our website for more info on navigating the social setting with IBD ➡️ loom.ly/_hjpuzo
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Do you struggle with constipation?
❌ Don't worry about packing your diet full of different kinds of fibre or the latest probiotic
✅ Try these specific foods & drinks:
🥝 2-3 kiwi fruits a day
🟣 8-10 prunes a day
🍞 Rye bread
💧 Prioritize water high in minerals rather than tap water
✅ Some food supplements are also effective:
💊 Magnesium oxide supplements
💊 Specific fiber supplements (i.e., psyllium)
❓ Lack of research on the impact of many different probiotic strains
@BDA_Dietitians guidelines @EiriniDimidi, @ProfWhelan & colleagues
🔍 75 clinical trials analyzed by a panel of experts.
📚 loom.ly/una81Cc
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
I’m a co-author. Should be exciting!
Ultra-processed foods are reshaping global diets, health & the planet.
🌍 Join us for the global launch of The Lancet Series on UPFs & Human Health, 📅 19 Nov (London & online)
Experts will unpack the science, policy & politics of UPFs.
🔗Register: fsp.usp.br/nupens/launch-of-…
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
💡Eating during a flare of #Crohnsdisease shouldn't be a nightmare
@CatherineWallNZ explains the two ways diet can help:
✅ To reduce inflammation alongside medications
✅ To support treatment and encourage getting all the nutrients needed during a flare
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Placebo rates are high in dietary interventions to improve constipation
Also, keep in mind that two diet exposures can coexist so it's difficult to know who is the chicken and the egg as @ProfWhelan explained
@my_ueg #UEGWeek2025
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Yes, diet matters for preventing #IBD❗
@JeanFredericCo1, @GimdGold, @NarulaNeeraj & colleagues have summarized what all reliable studies say:
👉 A ⬆ risk of CD was linked to:
🔴 Inflammatory diet
🔴 Ultra-processed foods
👉 A ⬇ risk of CD was linked to:
🟢 High fiber intake
🟢 Mediterranean diet
🟢 Healthy diet
🟢 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
❓ Unknowns: No link between individual foods or food patterns and the risk of #ulcerative colitis
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Professor Andrew Day retweeted
New online! Understanding the therapeutic toolkit for inflammatory bowel disease bit.ly/3Cw8zyS
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Your competence kills innovation.
• Most profs stay conscious competent. Skilled but stale, safe but stuck
• Real breakthroughs come from professors who risk looking stupid again
Mastery is the enemy of discovery. Push yourself to make progress.
ALT The 4 phases of Learning competency
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Not sure how to start using the IBD Nutrition Navigator❓
💡 The tool includes a step-by-step and science-based algorithm to help you choose the right dietary intervention based on patient:
✅ goals
✅ nutrition status
✅ disease status and previous history
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
What if there is a one-stop place where you could…
👉🏻 Find what diets work (and don’t work) for IBD induction and/or remission alongside medical therapy
👉🏻 Download practical algorithms for your clinical practice of critical steps on nutrition management of IBD from diagnosis to monitoring
👉🏻 Discover practical tips for managing inflammatory and non-inflammatory symptoms through tailored advice tailored to patients’ needs and expectations
Stay tuned for more!
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Thank you @GastroBroadcast @gastrodoc12 and @ashwinmd for the very engaging discussion highlighting the benefits of combining evidence-based nutrition with medications!
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
When nutritional strategies are used ➕ medications, it's more likely that patients with #IBD improve symptoms and quality of life in the long term
👉 Join Dr. @gastrodoc12, @kim_beall & Dr. Ananthakrishnan on
Thank you, @GastroBroadcast, for featuring this podcast and spreading the word about nutritional therapies' role in IBD!
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Host @gastrodoc12 interviews @kim_beall of @NTforIBD & Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan of @MassGeneralNews about using evidence-based nutrition in combination with medication for #IBD treatment, to improve symptoms & quality of life. #GITwitter #IndependentGI
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder is common in patients with #IBD
🎯 Improve nutrition, dietary diversity, and mealtime behaviors
👉 Learn more about healthy eating options to influence IBD positively:
nutritionaltherapyforibd.org…
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
Are you a patient with #IBD, a caregiver, or an IBD specialist❓
🙋♂️Let us know your most frequently asked questions on diets and nutritional therapies for IBD
We greatly appreciate your participation in this 10-minute survey that will help us to tailor our content to your interests:
👉 ow.ly/C3ah50TOf8Z
📆Deadline: October 26
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
I used to dread writing abstracts.
Then I discovered a formula.
It changed my entire approach to scientific abstract writing.
Your abstract doesn't have to be a headache.
How to write abstracts:
ALT The image shows the paper abstract formula beginning with general and specific background: Discuss the current state of the science area you will introduce. Begin with the general background, then focus on the main topic of the paper. If you use jargon, explain it. Knowledge Gap: What is not known yet? What question does your work aim to answer? “Here we show…”: Describe your experimental approach and address the "Knowledge Gap" question. Experimental Approach & Results: Explain your methods and results briefly. How did you reach the conclusion in the "Here we show..." part? Implications: Explain how your findings impact the field and future studies.
Professor Andrew Day retweeted
⚠ Concerns about the safety of herbal and dietary supplements are growing
👉 Check with your healthcare provider before taking a supplement, especially if you take any medicines or other dietary supplements
via @LancetGastroHep
loom.ly/q5L9cys