Magnesium plays an important role in many physiological functions. Habitually low intakes
of magnesium and in general the deficiency of this micronutrient induce changes in …

Extraintestinal manifestations occur rather frequently in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),
eg ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). The present paper provides an …

Undernutrition as well as specific nutrient deficiencies have been described in patients with
Crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) and short bowel syndrome (SBS). The present …

Although osteoporosis is a major health concern for our growing population of the elderly,
there continues to be a need for well-designed clinical and animal studies on the link …

Chronic inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) affect bone
metabolism and are frequently associated with the presence of osteoporosis. Bone loss is …

Major advances in the understanding of the aetio‐pathogenesis and genetics of
inflammatory bowel disease have been accompanied by an escalation in the sophistication …

Disease‐associated undernutrition of all types is very common in paediatric inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD). Recent weight loss remains one of the triad of clinical manifestations …

Background and aims: Physical activity is important for muscle and bone strength in the
growing child and may be impaired in paediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease …

Background Patients with Crohn's disease (CD) are prone to osteoporosis. A loss of muscle
mass, called sarcopenia, is responsible for an increased risk of disability. Many factors …

Nutrition has an important role in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. This role
includes the prevention and correction of malnutrition, the prevention of osteoporosis and in …