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  • Gastroenterology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), are chronic conditions with complex causes.
  • Dietary factors are suspected contributors to IBD development.
  • This study examines the link between fruit and vegetable intake and IBD risk, considering gender differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between daily fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of developing ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD).
  • To explore potential gender-specific differences in the relationship between diet and IBD risk.

Main Methods:

  • A hospital-based case-control study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Data were collected from 158 UC patients, 245 CD patients, and 395 controls using a self-administered questionnaire.
  • Logistic regression analysis was used to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for IBD risk based on fruit and vegetable consumption.

Main Results:

  • Daily vegetable consumption showed a significant inverse association with Crohn's disease (CD) risk in women (OR: 0.41, 95% CI: 0.20-0.84).
  • No significant association was found between vegetable consumption and ulcerative colitis (UC) in women, nor with UC or CD in men.
  • Fruit consumption was not associated with the risk of UC or CD in either sex.

Conclusions:

  • Daily vegetable intake is associated with a reduced risk of Crohn's disease (CD) specifically in women.
  • These findings suggest potential sex-specific dietary influences on the risk of developing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms behind these gender differences in IBD etiology.