Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have all been studied for IBD, but they appear to be much more effective in ulcerative colitis than in Crohn’s disease.[1][2] Resveratrol could improve both GI symptoms and quality of life.[3] Finally, there's a trial that suggested that boswellia may reduce disease activity to a similar degree to mesazaline, but more evidence is required to confirm these findings.[4]
Have any supplements been studied for Crohn’s Disease?
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Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have been studied for Crohn's disease but are more effective in ulcerative colitis. Additionally, resveratrol may improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life, whereas Boswellia shows potential in reducing disease activity to a degree comparable to mesalazine, though further evidence is needed.