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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2013; 19(7): 994-1004
Published online Feb 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i7.994
Published online Feb 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i7.994
Table 1 Action targets of major beneficial dietary components in ulcerative colitis
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Probiotics | Anti-oxidants | Aloe | |
| Beneficial bacteria growth | + | |||
| Short chain fatty acid production | + | |||
| Mucin repletion | + | + | ||
| Junction protein restoration | + | |||
| Suppression of inflammatory eicosanoids | + | |||
| Blockade of inflammatory signals | + | + | + | |
| Suppression of immune response | + | + | + | |
| Reduction in oxidative stress | + |
- Citation: Sung MK, Park MY. Nutritional modulators of ulcerative colitis: Clinical efficacies and mechanistic view. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(7): 994-1004
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i7/994.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i7.994
