Crohn’s disease may be associated with the risk of deficiency of the following vital nutrients (micronutrients):
- Vitamin A
- Vitamins B1, B2, B12, B3, B6, folic acid
- Vitamin E, vitamin K
- Mineral magnesium
- Trace elements zinc and iron
- Carotenoids alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein
In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for the prevention – prevention – and supportive therapy of Crohn’s disease:
- Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid.
The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation.
* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
