Diet, Gut Microbiome and Epigenetics: Emerging Links with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Prospects for Management and Prevention

This 2017 review explores the complex interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and epigenetic mechanisms in the pathogenesis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It highlights how Western diets, rich in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates, can induce gut dysbiosis and promote inflammation. Conversely,