| Topic: | digestive diseases (dd) |
| Title: | Diverticular Disease: Evidence for Dietary Intervention?. |
| Author: | Makola, D. |
| Source: | Practical Gastroenterology. 31(2): 38-46. February 2007. |
| Abstract: | This review considers the present evidence supporting the hypothesis that a low-fiber diet is responsible for rising trends in the incidence of diverticular disease and its complications. In addition, a high-fiber diet is thought to prevent the occurrence of symptoms in patients with diverticular disease. The author notes that most of the evidence for a causal relationship is based on observational, uncontrolled studies, and that evidence from the only two randomized controlled trials conducted to test this hypothesis is inconsistent. However, the findings from the epidemiologic observational studies have been consistent and are based on a plausible biologic explanation. The author concludes that more research is needed to test these hypotheses regarding the interplay between dietary fiber and diverticulosis. 18 references. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Digestive System Diseases. Diverticula. Diverticulosis. Dietary Fiber. Symptoms. Diet Therapy. Medical Nutrition Therapy. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: | Epidemiology. Research. Incidence. |
| Publication Number: | DDJA12846. |
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