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Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Research Links the Western Diet to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Eating a western-style diet, rich in processed foods, fat, and sugar, may impair the immune system and increase the risk for IBD. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock
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Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a historically Western occurrence. Although mainly a problem in the United States, as the standard American diet has gone global, IBD has become more common across the globe.

All that fast food, fat, and sugar could be promoting the proliferation of IBD.

Mat Lecompte
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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