{"id":21541,"date":"2025-05-13T15:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/crohn\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:23:34","slug":"crohn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/crohn\/","title":{"rendered":"Crohn&#8217;s Disease: When the Intestine Becomes Inflamed (and How to Help It)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-5849285\" data-block-id=\"5849285\"><style>.stk-5849285{column-count:2 !important}.stk-5849285 ul li{list-style-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxOTAgMTkwIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDogIzAwMCAhaW1wb3J0YW50OyBjb2xvcjogIzAwMCAhaW1wb3J0YW50O3RyYW5zZm9ybTogcm90YXRlKGRlZykgIWltcG9ydGFudDsiPjxwb2x5Z29uIHBvaW50cz0iMTczLjgsMjguNCA2MC40LDE0MS44IDE1LjcsOTcuMiA1LjEsMTA3LjggNjAuNCwxNjMgMTg0LjQsMzkgMTczLjgsMjguNCIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMCIgc3Ryb2tlPSIjMDAwIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDogcmdiKDAsIDAsIDApOyBzdHJva2U6IHJnYigwLCAwLCAwKTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=') !important}<\/style><ol><li><a href=\"#crohn\">Crohn&#8217;s Disease: An Immune and Inflammatory Response Also Triggered by Food<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"#ruolo\">The Role of Diet in Crohn&#8217;s Disease <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#morbo\">Crohn&#8217;s Disease and Glycation: An Often Overlooked Connection<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"#come\">Managing Crohn&#8217;s Disease: An Integrated Approach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusione\">Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morbo-di-Crohn-l-alimentazione-puo-essere-d-aiuto_articleimage-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21522\" style=\"width:604px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morbo-di-Crohn-l-alimentazione-puo-essere-d-aiuto_articleimage-4.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morbo-di-Crohn-l-alimentazione-puo-essere-d-aiuto_articleimage-4-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morbo-di-Crohn-l-alimentazione-puo-essere-d-aiuto_articleimage-4-600x396.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure><p id=\"crohn\"><strong>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/strong> (formerly known as Morbus Crohn) is a <strong>chronic inflammatory bowel disease <\/strong>(IBD) that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, with a preference for the final sections of the intestine\u2014namely, the ileum and colon. The main symptoms of Crohn\u2019s include <strong>abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and often malabsorption and extraintestinal complications<\/strong>.  But what is really happening inside the body of someone affected by Crohn\u2019s? And more importantly, how can we approach Crohn\u2019s disease not only with medication, but also by thoroughly assessing the contributing factors behind the condition\u2014taking into account aspects such as diet, inflammation, and glycation?<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0d444ae\" id=\"strong-crohns-an-immune-and-inflammatory-response-also-linked-to-diet-strong\" data-block-id=\"0d444ae\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Crohn\u2019s: An Immune and Inflammatory Response Also Linked to Diet<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><p id=\"che\"><strong>Crohn<\/strong>&#8216;s disease is often treated with immunosuppressive or biological drugs, which are essential for controlling the acute phase and are carefully selected to help prevent relapses over time.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-04833a2 is-style-simple\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"04833a2\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-04833a2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-bfec830\" data-block-id=\"bfec830\"><style>.stk-bfec830{top:-50px !important;left:-50px !important;position:absolute !important;opacity:0.2 !important}.stk-bfec830 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:200px !important;width:200px !important}.stk-bfec830 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child,.stk-bfec830 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g,path,rect,polygon,ellipse){fill:var(--theme-palette-color-1,#088fa8) !important}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-bfec830\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" 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(max-width:1023px){.stk-5797b0e .stk-block-text__text{font-size:24px !important}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-1, #088fa8);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Studies and clinical observations show that repetitive or excessive consumption of certain foods (which vary depending on dietary habits) is strongly correlated with the onset of the disease and can individually worsen the symptoms of Crohn&#8217;s, especially in individuals with intestinal dysbiosis or an altered mucosal barrier.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><style>.kadence-column21541_8cb77b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column21541_8cb77b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kadence-column21541_8cb77b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ebebeb;}.kadence-column21541_8cb77b-cc > 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has-text-align-center-mobile stk-block stk-1fd7d15 alignleft\" data-block-id=\"1fd7d15\"><style>.stk-1fd7d15 .stk-img-wrapper{height:50px !important}.stk-1fd7d15 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-position:0% 50% !important;object-fit:contain !important}@media screen and (max-width:767px){.stk-1fd7d15{padding-right:60px !important;padding-left:60px !important}.stk-1fd7d15 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link\" href=\"\/perme-test\/\"><div class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-19755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program.webp\" width=\"1576\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program.webp 1576w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program-300x80.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program-1024x272.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program-768x204.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program-1536x407.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PerMe_medical_program-600x159.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1576px) 100vw, 1576px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>To bring inflammation under control and manage the symptoms of Crohn&#8217;s disease, GEK Lab recommends undergoing a <strong>PerM\u00e8 Medical Program.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column21541_3a2d56-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column21541_3a2d56-43 > 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class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-5c8f60c\" data-block-id=\"5c8f60c\"><style>.stk-5c8f60c{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-0b72e9d\" data-block-id=\"0b72e9d\"><style>.stk-0b72e9d{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/perme-medical-program\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id21541_ab4482-82 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column21541_451b3e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column21541_451b3e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column21541_451b3e-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column21541_451b3e-e1{position:relative;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column21541_451b3e-e1 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><p>However, it is important to understand that <strong>chronic inflammation in Crohn&#8217;s disease is often a defensive response<\/strong>, and not necessarily a malfunction of the immune system.<\/p>\n\n<p>In fact, the body can activate persistent inflammation <strong>in response to repetitive or excessive dietary stimuli,<\/strong> such as those caused by a diet rich in industrial and ultra-processed foods, simple sugars, or the repeated use of certain foods (such as wheat and dairy in Europe, or rice and soy in the East).<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"ruolo\">In this scenario, Crohn&#8217;s disease represents an important warning sign, indicating an imbalance at the intestinal, immune, and metabolic levels.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Role of Diet in Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>One of the most discussed aspects in managing Crohn&#8217;s disease is the role of diet. Studies and clinical observations show that repetitive or excessive consumption of certain foods (which vary depending on dietary habits) is strongly correlated with the onset of the disease and can individually worsen the symptoms of Crohn&#8217;s, especially in individuals with<strong> intestinal dysbiosis or an altered mucosal barrier<\/strong>. This is because the repeated intake of certain foods leads to the development of persistent, low-grade inflammation, which predisposes to the onset of the disease and the worsening of symptoms.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is not about demonizing certain foods outright, but rather about <strong>modulating the food load based on the individual&#8217;s dietary profile<\/strong>. In many cases, the issue is not the single food, but its repeated consumption<strong> in an already inflamed body<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p>The individual dietary profile, which signals the level of food-induced inflammation in the body and precisely identifies which food groups are being overconsumed, is assessed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/recaller-medical-program\/\">Recaller Medical Program<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/perme-medical-program\/\">PerM\u00e9 Medical Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Based on the results obtained, personalized nutritional suggestions can be made to significantly reduce intestinal inflammatory aspects.<\/p>\n\n<p id=\"morbo\">The inflammation caused by the repetitive use of certain foods (always defined on an individual basis) and the effects of glycation (related to the intake of sugars and assimilable substances) also lead to alterations in the microbiota, which are themselves pro-inflammatory. This means that if glycation and inflammation are not controlled, support with pre- or post-biotics may not have a therapeutic effect.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crohn&#8217;s Disease and Glycation: An Often Overlooked Connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>A lesser-known but crucial aspect in managing Crohn&#8217;s disease is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/inflammation-from-sugars-and-glycation\/\">glycation<\/a>. This process occurs when excess sugars bind to proteins, enzymes, DNA, and lipids, forming what are known as <strong>AGEs (Advanced Glycation Endproducts)<\/strong>. These molecules promote<strong> inflammation, oxidative stress, and tissue damage<\/strong>, worsening the already fragile condition of the intestinal mucosa in Crohn&#8217;s patients. <\/p>\n\n<p id=\"come\"><strong>A glycated organism<\/strong> is more reactive, less resilient, and more prone to developing or intensifying the symptoms of Crohn&#8217;s disease. Glycation can act as a <strong>silent aggravating factor<\/strong>, responsible for unexplained clinical worsening even during periods that seem stable. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing Crohn&#8217;s Disease: An Integrated Approach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Managing <strong>Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/strong> cannot be limited to just suppressing inflammation with medication. It is essential to develop a <strong>systemic approach<\/strong> that includes dietary modulation, support for the intestinal microbiota, control of glycation, and an objective assessment of the inflammatory load. <\/p>\n\n<p>From a nutritional standpoint, a <strong>low glycemic load and anti-inflammatory diet<\/strong>, with rotational respect for the foods highlighted by one&#8217;s individual dietary profile, can help <strong>reduce the underlying inflammatory noise<\/strong>. Targeted supplements with <strong>glutamine, zinc, vitamin D, polyphenols, and selected probiotics<\/strong> can strengthen the intestinal barrier and improve immune resilience. <\/p>\n\n<p id=\"conclusione\">A distinctive element is the use of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geklab.com\/en\/glyco-medical-program\/\">Glyco Medical Program<\/a> by GEK Lab, an innovative diagnostic protocol that allows for the objective <strong>measurement of systemic glycation<\/strong> levels and the identification of any latent inflammatory state. 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