ulcerative colitis

Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis—long before becoming ill

February 23, 2026 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / ulcerative colitis

by Örebro University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Study design. Credit: Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis (2026). DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaf231.032 Researchers at Örebro University have identified blood markers that can indicate who is at risk of developing ulcerative colitis—a chronic inflammatory bowel disease—later in life. These markers can be present […]

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Prebiotic microcapsules deliver pterostilbene to the colon to alleviate ulcerative colitis

December 23, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / ulcerative colitis

Frontiers JournalsDec 23 2025 A team led by clinicians and engineers has wrapped the plant-derived polyphenol pterostilbene (PSB) into prebiotic alginate/resistant-starch microcapsules coated with chitosan and shown that oral administration dampens dextran-sulfate-sodium (DSS) colitis in mice. The work, released online in Engineering, demonstrates that the 200-μm spheres escape gastric breakdown, accumulate in the colon for at

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Foods to eat and avoid with ulcerative colitis

October 30, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / ulcerative colitis

Foods to eat Foods to avoid Food journal Diet plans Best diets Considerations FAQ Summary Key takeaways • Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, mackerel, walnuts, flaxseed, hemp, and chia seeds, are recommended for people with ulcerative colitis, as the International Organization for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IOIBD) recommends a higher intake of

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Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis—long before becoming ill

Prebiotic microcapsules deliver pterostilbene to the colon to alleviate ulcerative colitis

Foods to eat and avoid with ulcerative colitis

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