Send a text Up to 70% of those with Crohn's and over half of those with UC experience malnutrition.... and did you know this can impact your response to medication also? Working with an IBD specialized dietitian can help correct malnutrition, reduce your risk of flare and give you tools for symptom relief - so that your body is in a better spot to respond to treatments. In this podcast we highlight common signs of malnutrition and steps individuals can take if they are experiencing malnutrition. Takeaways- - Malnutrition can impact medication effectiveness. - IBD patients can experience malnutrition due to various factors. - Dietitians play a crucial role in managing malnutrition. - Malnutrition is not solely defined by weight loss. - Inflammation increases caloric needs in IBD patients. - Certain medications can affect nutrient absorption. - Common signs of malnutrition include fatigue and feeling cold. - Addressing malnutrition can improve quality of life. - Dietary restrictions can lead to malnutrition over time. Chapters: 00:00- Understanding Malnutrition and Its Importance 05:54- Prevalence of Malnutrition in IBD Patients 08:12- Impact of Malnutrition on Health and Quality of Life 10:15- Steps to Address Malnutrition Get our top e-book here 👇 https://crohns-and-colitis-dietitians.thrivecart.com/flare-guide/ Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here. 💜 Ashley