Emulsifier restriction does not impair nutrient intake and improves food-related quality of life in active Crohn's disease: dietary analysis of the ADDapt randomised controlled trial

Abstract

Background: Food additive emulsifiers are prevalent in the food supply1 and have been implicated in the development of intestinal inflammation2 . A novel low-emulsifier diet (LED) has been tested for its effect in managing active Crohn's disease (CD), however, it is crucial to consider the impact of dietary restrictions on nutrient intake and food-related quality of life (FRQoL). The aim of this study was to investigate whether dietary counselling can reduce emulsifier intake and whether this impacts dietary intake or FRQoL.