Understanding Crohn’s Disease<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_534304739-scaled-e1772095457467.jpeg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>SilneaIBD<\/sup> – Individual Nutritional Therapy for Crohn’s Disease<\/h3>\nCrohn’s disease is a chronic intestinal disease that causes recurring inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Particularly in acute phases (flare-ups), people affected suffer from severe symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea. They often lose weight and\/or do not get enough nutrients. <\/p>\n
An adapted diet can help to reduce inflammation and ensure the body receives sufficient nutrients. A special nutritional formula such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is suitable for this purpose. Taking a nutritional formula can help to alleviate symptoms and prevent new flare-ups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Crohn's Disease?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_1210798096-scaled.jpeg\")
Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which parts of the intestine become inflamed repeatedly. Crohn’s disease usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood and often affect people throughout their lives. In some cases, children may even develop Crohn\u00b4s disease before the age of ten.<\/p>\n
The symptoms of those affected can vary greatly. These include abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, poor appetite, weight loss, growth problems in children as well as joint and skin problems.1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How is Crohn's Disease treated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_554815401-scaled-e1772102321222-267x300.jpeg\")
Treatment is aimed at calming the inflammation, preventing new flare-ups and providing the body with sufficient nutrients. In addition to medication, diet therefore also plays a particularly important role.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\n\nNutritional Counseling – Individual, Professional and Covered by Health Insurance<\/h4>\n
With Crohn’s disease, appropriate nutritional therapy can alleviate symptoms, positively influence the course of the disease and prevent malnutrition. Qualified nutritional advice from a specialist<\/strong> is a valuable support – and is covered by health insurance in many cases<\/strong>.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\nHow it works:<\/h4>\n\n\n- Talk to your doctor<\/strong> about whether nutritional therapy would be beneficial for you.<\/li>\n
- Obtain a medical certificate of necessity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Find a qualified nutritionist via E-Zert – Expert search<\/a>, where you can locate certified specialists in your area or for an online consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Important: <\/strong>The statutory health insurance companies usually cover the costs proportionately or even completely – if a medical certificate of necessity is available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutritional Therapy During an Acute Crohn\u00b4s Flare <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to current guidelines, for mild or moderately severe disease, s<\/span>pecial nutritional therapy<\/span> can be used to alleviate an acute flare-up. This nutritional therapy is called <\/span>Exclusive Enteral Nutrition<\/strong> (EEN)<\/strong>. People affected then consume the nutritional formula <\/span>exclusively for several weeks. “Normal food”, on the other hand, should not be eaten. The aim is to stop the inflammation<\/span>and to give the intestines time to recover.1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_382756788.jpeg\")
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In children, this therapy has been the treatment of choice for over twenty years: 80 – 85 % of patients overcome the acute relapse (= remission) with EEN and in 75 % the intestinal mucosa is even healed. Side effects are extremely rare.1, 3<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\nStudies have also shown that medical therapy can also be supplemented by EEN.4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\nHow is Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Performed?<\/h4>\n
During exclusive enteral nutritional, a specialized formula <\/strong>such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is used for 6 – 8 <\/strong>weeks. <\/strong>The formula can be consumed as a drink or fed via a tube. <\/p>\nIn addition, drinking water, tea and possibly broth is permitted. “Normal food” is not applicable.1, 4<\/sup> <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_217865370-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTips for a successful therapy: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n- Try different flavors (e.g. AroMaxx<\/a>) and vary the taste of the formula<\/li>\n
- Prepare SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> in different ways, e.g. as ice cream or warm soup<\/li>\n
- Set small goals and reward progress<\/li>\n
- Remove unauthorized food from the field of vision of those affected<\/li>\n
- Participation in family meals is not mandatory<\/li>\n
- Support the therapy together with family, friends or teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>SilneaIBD - Polymer, Fully Balanced Formula<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- as exclusive nutrition during EEN with the aim of inducing remission<\/li>\n
- as a supplementary nutrition with the aim of maintaining the symptom-free period for as long as possible (maintenance of remission) or improving the nutritional status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/22402_Gruppe_Silnea_DS_Muster_Rezept.png\")
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\u2713 very pleasant in taste<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 easily soluble in water for oral or tube feeding – hot or cold<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 suitable from 3 years of age<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Especially for Crohn’s Disease<\/h4>\n
\u2713 contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements<\/p>\n
\u2713 adapted to the nutritional requirements of people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases<\/p>\n
\u2713 with biologically high-quality whey protein<\/p>\n
\u2713 resistant starch as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Resistent Starch and the Gut Microbiome<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> contains resistant starch, which acts as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC). In the small intestine, the resistant starch is not broken down by enzymes and thus reaches the large intestine unchanged. There it promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and contributes to the diversity of the intestinal flora.5<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_389271200-1-scaled.jpeg\")
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<\/div>\nThe intestinal microorganisms convert resistant starch into the short-chain fatty acids acetate, propionate and butyrate. Butyrate is the main source of energy for mucosal cells and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It stabilizes the intestinal barrier, creates an acidic environment in the large intestine and thus inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria.6, 7<\/sup> <\/div>\nTo order samples and information material, click here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Malnutrition in Crohn\u00b4s Disease<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Waldbeeren_Fotolia_33317200_M.jpg\")
People with Crohn’s disease often suffer from malnutrition<\/strong> because they may eat less or because their intestine cannot absorb nutrients properly.<\/p>\nMalnutrition can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- worsen the course of the disease and reduce quality of life<\/li>\n
- lead to additional complications<\/li>\n
- increase the frequency of diesease flare-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Malnourished patients are often hospitalized and suffer more frequently from serious infections.1, 2<\/sup><\/p>\n\nSilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> can be used as nutritional formula in cases of malnutrition, either neutral or flavored with AroMaxx<\/a>. The neutral powder can also be stirred into food. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutrition During Remission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>If there are few symptoms, a normal, healthy diet is permitted – the important thing is: whatever is well tolerated is allowed<\/strong>. A food and symptom diary can help with this.<\/strong>1,2<\/sup> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCurrent guidelines recommend a healthy diet based on the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE):<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_157568184-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n
\n- eating sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n
- avoiding highly processed foods and convenience products<\/li>\n
- Avoiding additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers
\nor sweeteners8<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExclusion diets (e.g. a diet that completely avoids foods containing wheat (gluten) or dairy products) are generally not necessary<\/strong> unless there is a proven intolerance.1, <\/sup>2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Nutritional Therapy Covered by Health Insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n![\"Shot](\"https:\/\/staging.metax.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Familie_AdobeStock_487411591-scaled.jpeg\")
Yes, for children and adolescents with Crohn\u00b4s disease, nutritional therapy using products such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a>, is considered medically necessary and may be covered by health insurance<\/strong>. Coverege may also be possible for adults when certain conditions are met. <\/p>\n\n
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>SilneaIBD<\/sup> – Individual Nutritional Therapy for Crohn’s Disease<\/h3>\nCrohn’s disease is a chronic intestinal disease that causes recurring inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Particularly in acute phases (flare-ups), people affected suffer from severe symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea. They often lose weight and\/or do not get enough nutrients. <\/p>\n
An adapted diet can help to reduce inflammation and ensure the body receives sufficient nutrients. A special nutritional formula such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is suitable for this purpose. Taking a nutritional formula can help to alleviate symptoms and prevent new flare-ups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Crohn's Disease?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nCrohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which parts of the intestine become inflamed repeatedly. Crohn’s disease usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood and often affect people throughout their lives. In some cases, children may even develop Crohn\u00b4s disease before the age of ten.<\/p>\n
The symptoms of those affected can vary greatly. These include abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, poor appetite, weight loss, growth problems in children as well as joint and skin problems.1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How is Crohn's Disease treated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Treatment is aimed at calming the inflammation, preventing new flare-ups and providing the body with sufficient nutrients. In addition to medication, diet therefore also plays a particularly important role.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\n\nNutritional Counseling – Individual, Professional and Covered by Health Insurance<\/h4>\n
With Crohn’s disease, appropriate nutritional therapy can alleviate symptoms, positively influence the course of the disease and prevent malnutrition. Qualified nutritional advice from a specialist<\/strong> is a valuable support – and is covered by health insurance in many cases<\/strong>.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\nHow it works:<\/h4>\n\n\n- Talk to your doctor<\/strong> about whether nutritional therapy would be beneficial for you.<\/li>\n
- Obtain a medical certificate of necessity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Find a qualified nutritionist via E-Zert – Expert search<\/a>, where you can locate certified specialists in your area or for an online consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Important: <\/strong>The statutory health insurance companies usually cover the costs proportionately or even completely – if a medical certificate of necessity is available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutritional Therapy During an Acute Crohn\u00b4s Flare <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to current guidelines, for mild or moderately severe disease, s<\/span>pecial nutritional therapy<\/span> can be used to alleviate an acute flare-up. This nutritional therapy is called <\/span>Exclusive Enteral Nutrition<\/strong> (EEN)<\/strong>. People affected then consume the nutritional formula <\/span>exclusively for several weeks. “Normal food”, on the other hand, should not be eaten. The aim is to stop the inflammation<\/span>and to give the intestines time to recover.1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In children, this therapy has been the treatment of choice for over twenty years: 80 – 85 % of patients overcome the acute relapse (= remission) with EEN and in 75 % the intestinal mucosa is even healed. Side effects are extremely rare.1, 3<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\nStudies have also shown that medical therapy can also be supplemented by EEN.4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\nHow is Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Performed?<\/h4>\n
During exclusive enteral nutritional, a specialized formula <\/strong>such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is used for 6 – 8 <\/strong>weeks. <\/strong>The formula can be consumed as a drink or fed via a tube. <\/p>\nIn addition, drinking water, tea and possibly broth is permitted. “Normal food” is not applicable.1, 4<\/sup> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTips for a successful therapy: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n- Try different flavors (e.g. AroMaxx<\/a>) and vary the taste of the formula<\/li>\n
- Prepare SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> in different ways, e.g. as ice cream or warm soup<\/li>\n
- Set small goals and reward progress<\/li>\n
- Remove unauthorized food from the field of vision of those affected<\/li>\n
- Participation in family meals is not mandatory<\/li>\n
- Support the therapy together with family, friends or teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>SilneaIBD - Polymer, Fully Balanced Formula<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- as exclusive nutrition during EEN with the aim of inducing remission<\/li>\n
- as a supplementary nutrition with the aim of maintaining the symptom-free period for as long as possible (maintenance of remission) or improving the nutritional status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\u2713 very pleasant in taste<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 easily soluble in water for oral or tube feeding – hot or cold<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 suitable from 3 years of age<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Especially for Crohn’s Disease<\/h4>\n
\u2713 contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements<\/p>\n
\u2713 adapted to the nutritional requirements of people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases<\/p>\n
\u2713 with biologically high-quality whey protein<\/p>\n
\u2713 resistant starch as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Resistent Starch and the Gut Microbiome<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> contains resistant starch, which acts as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC). In the small intestine, the resistant starch is not broken down by enzymes and thus reaches the large intestine unchanged. There it promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and contributes to the diversity of the intestinal flora.5<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nThe intestinal microorganisms convert resistant starch into the short-chain fatty acids acetate, propionate and butyrate. Butyrate is the main source of energy for mucosal cells and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It stabilizes the intestinal barrier, creates an acidic environment in the large intestine and thus inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria.6, 7<\/sup> <\/div>\nTo order samples and information material, click here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Malnutrition in Crohn\u00b4s Disease<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPeople with Crohn’s disease often suffer from malnutrition<\/strong> because they may eat less or because their intestine cannot absorb nutrients properly.<\/p>\nMalnutrition can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- worsen the course of the disease and reduce quality of life<\/li>\n
- lead to additional complications<\/li>\n
- increase the frequency of diesease flare-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Malnourished patients are often hospitalized and suffer more frequently from serious infections.1, 2<\/sup><\/p>\n\nSilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> can be used as nutritional formula in cases of malnutrition, either neutral or flavored with AroMaxx<\/a>. The neutral powder can also be stirred into food. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutrition During Remission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>If there are few symptoms, a normal, healthy diet is permitted – the important thing is: whatever is well tolerated is allowed<\/strong>. A food and symptom diary can help with this.<\/strong>1,2<\/sup> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCurrent guidelines recommend a healthy diet based on the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE):<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- eating sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n
- avoiding highly processed foods and convenience products<\/li>\n
- Avoiding additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers
\nor sweeteners8<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExclusion diets (e.g. a diet that completely avoids foods containing wheat (gluten) or dairy products) are generally not necessary<\/strong> unless there is a proven intolerance.1, <\/sup>2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Nutritional Therapy Covered by Health Insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, for children and adolescents with Crohn\u00b4s disease, nutritional therapy using products such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a>, is considered medically necessary and may be covered by health insurance<\/strong>. Coverege may also be possible for adults when certain conditions are met. <\/p>\n\n
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is Crohn's Disease?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nCrohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which parts of the intestine become inflamed repeatedly. Crohn’s disease usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood and often affect people throughout their lives. In some cases, children may even develop Crohn\u00b4s disease before the age of ten.<\/p>\n
The symptoms of those affected can vary greatly. These include abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, poor appetite, weight loss, growth problems in children as well as joint and skin problems.1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How is Crohn's Disease treated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Treatment is aimed at calming the inflammation, preventing new flare-ups and providing the body with sufficient nutrients. In addition to medication, diet therefore also plays a particularly important role.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\n\nNutritional Counseling – Individual, Professional and Covered by Health Insurance<\/h4>\n
With Crohn’s disease, appropriate nutritional therapy can alleviate symptoms, positively influence the course of the disease and prevent malnutrition. Qualified nutritional advice from a specialist<\/strong> is a valuable support – and is covered by health insurance in many cases<\/strong>.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\nHow it works:<\/h4>\n\n\n- Talk to your doctor<\/strong> about whether nutritional therapy would be beneficial for you.<\/li>\n
- Obtain a medical certificate of necessity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Find a qualified nutritionist via E-Zert – Expert search<\/a>, where you can locate certified specialists in your area or for an online consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Important: <\/strong>The statutory health insurance companies usually cover the costs proportionately or even completely – if a medical certificate of necessity is available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutritional Therapy During an Acute Crohn\u00b4s Flare <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nAccording to current guidelines, for mild or moderately severe disease, s<\/span>pecial nutritional therapy<\/span> can be used to alleviate an acute flare-up. This nutritional therapy is called <\/span>Exclusive Enteral Nutrition<\/strong> (EEN)<\/strong>. People affected then consume the nutritional formula <\/span>exclusively for several weeks. “Normal food”, on the other hand, should not be eaten. The aim is to stop the inflammation<\/span>and to give the intestines time to recover.1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In children, this therapy has been the treatment of choice for over twenty years: 80 – 85 % of patients overcome the acute relapse (= remission) with EEN and in 75 % the intestinal mucosa is even healed. Side effects are extremely rare.1, 3<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\nStudies have also shown that medical therapy can also be supplemented by EEN.4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\nHow is Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Performed?<\/h4>\n
During exclusive enteral nutritional, a specialized formula <\/strong>such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is used for 6 – 8 <\/strong>weeks. <\/strong>The formula can be consumed as a drink or fed via a tube. <\/p>\nIn addition, drinking water, tea and possibly broth is permitted. “Normal food” is not applicable.1, 4<\/sup> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTips for a successful therapy: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n- Try different flavors (e.g. AroMaxx<\/a>) and vary the taste of the formula<\/li>\n
- Prepare SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> in different ways, e.g. as ice cream or warm soup<\/li>\n
- Set small goals and reward progress<\/li>\n
- Remove unauthorized food from the field of vision of those affected<\/li>\n
- Participation in family meals is not mandatory<\/li>\n
- Support the therapy together with family, friends or teachers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>SilneaIBD - Polymer, Fully Balanced Formula<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- as exclusive nutrition during EEN with the aim of inducing remission<\/li>\n
- as a supplementary nutrition with the aim of maintaining the symptom-free period for as long as possible (maintenance of remission) or improving the nutritional status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
\u2713 very pleasant in taste<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 easily soluble in water for oral or tube feeding – hot or cold<\/p>\n
\n\u2713 suitable from 3 years of age<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Especially for Crohn’s Disease<\/h4>\n
\u2713 contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements<\/p>\n
\u2713 adapted to the nutritional requirements of people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases<\/p>\n
\u2713 with biologically high-quality whey protein<\/p>\n
\u2713 resistant starch as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Resistent Starch and the Gut Microbiome<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> contains resistant starch, which acts as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC). In the small intestine, the resistant starch is not broken down by enzymes and thus reaches the large intestine unchanged. There it promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and contributes to the diversity of the intestinal flora.5<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\nThe intestinal microorganisms convert resistant starch into the short-chain fatty acids acetate, propionate and butyrate. Butyrate is the main source of energy for mucosal cells and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It stabilizes the intestinal barrier, creates an acidic environment in the large intestine and thus inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria.6, 7<\/sup> <\/div>\nTo order samples and information material, click here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Malnutrition in Crohn\u00b4s Disease<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nPeople with Crohn’s disease often suffer from malnutrition<\/strong> because they may eat less or because their intestine cannot absorb nutrients properly.<\/p>\nMalnutrition can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- worsen the course of the disease and reduce quality of life<\/li>\n
- lead to additional complications<\/li>\n
- increase the frequency of diesease flare-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Malnourished patients are often hospitalized and suffer more frequently from serious infections.1, 2<\/sup><\/p>\n\nSilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> can be used as nutritional formula in cases of malnutrition, either neutral or flavored with AroMaxx<\/a>. The neutral powder can also be stirred into food. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Nutrition During Remission<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>If there are few symptoms, a normal, healthy diet is permitted – the important thing is: whatever is well tolerated is allowed<\/strong>. A food and symptom diary can help with this.<\/strong>1,2<\/sup> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nCurrent guidelines recommend a healthy diet based on the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE):<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n- eating sufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n
- avoiding highly processed foods and convenience products<\/li>\n
- Avoiding additives such as preservatives, emulsifiers
\nor sweeteners8<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExclusion diets (e.g. a diet that completely avoids foods containing wheat (gluten) or dairy products) are generally not necessary<\/strong> unless there is a proven intolerance.1, <\/sup>2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Nutritional Therapy Covered by Health Insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nYes, for children and adolescents with Crohn\u00b4s disease, nutritional therapy using products such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a>, is considered medically necessary and may be covered by health insurance<\/strong>. Coverege may also be possible for adults when certain conditions are met. <\/p>\n\n
Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease in which parts of the intestine become inflamed repeatedly. Crohn’s disease usually begins during adolescence or young adulthood and often affect people throughout their lives. In some cases, children may even develop Crohn\u00b4s disease before the age of ten.<\/p>\n
The symptoms of those affected can vary greatly. These include abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea, poor appetite, weight loss, growth problems in children as well as joint and skin problems.1<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> With Crohn’s disease, appropriate nutritional therapy can alleviate symptoms, positively influence the course of the disease and prevent malnutrition. Qualified nutritional advice from a specialist<\/strong> is a valuable support – and is covered by health insurance in many cases<\/strong>.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\n Important: <\/strong>The statutory health insurance companies usually cover the costs proportionately or even completely – if a medical certificate of necessity is available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> According to current guidelines, for mild or moderately severe disease, s<\/span>pecial nutritional therapy<\/span> can be used to alleviate an acute flare-up. This nutritional therapy is called <\/span>Exclusive Enteral Nutrition<\/strong> (EEN)<\/strong>. People affected then consume the nutritional formula <\/span>exclusively for several weeks. “Normal food”, on the other hand, should not be eaten. The aim is to stop the inflammation<\/span>and to give the intestines time to recover.1<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n In children, this therapy has been the treatment of choice for over twenty years: 80 – 85 % of patients overcome the acute relapse (= remission) with EEN and in 75 % the intestinal mucosa is even healed. Side effects are extremely rare.1, 3<\/sup> <\/span><\/p>\n Studies have also shown that medical therapy can also be supplemented by EEN.4<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n During exclusive enteral nutritional, a specialized formula <\/strong>such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> is used for 6 – 8 <\/strong>weeks. <\/strong>The formula can be consumed as a drink or fed via a tube. <\/p>\n In addition, drinking water, tea and possibly broth is permitted. “Normal food” is not applicable.1, 4<\/sup> <\/p>\n \u2713 very pleasant in taste<\/p>\n \u2713 easily soluble in water for oral or tube feeding – hot or cold<\/p>\n \u2713 suitable from 3 years of age<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2713 contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements<\/p>\n \u2713 adapted to the nutritional requirements of people with Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases<\/p>\n \u2713 with biologically high-quality whey protein<\/p>\n \u2713 resistant starch as a microbiota-accessible carbohydrate (MAC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> To order samples and information material, click here.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Malnutrition can:<\/strong><\/p>\n Malnourished patients are often hospitalized and suffer more frequently from serious infections.1, 2<\/sup><\/p>\n SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a> can be used as nutritional formula in cases of malnutrition, either neutral or flavored with AroMaxx<\/a>. The neutral powder can also be stirred into food. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Current guidelines recommend a healthy diet based on the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE):<\/p>\n Exclusion diets (e.g. a diet that completely avoids foods containing wheat (gluten) or dairy products) are generally not necessary<\/strong> unless there is a proven intolerance.1, <\/sup>2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How is Crohn's Disease treated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Treatment is aimed at calming the inflammation, preventing new flare-ups and providing the body with sufficient nutrients. In addition to medication, diet therefore also plays a particularly important role.1, 2<\/sup> <\/p>\nNutritional Counseling – Individual, Professional and Covered by Health Insurance<\/h4>\n
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People with Crohn’s disease often suffer from malnutrition<\/strong> because they may eat less or because their intestine cannot absorb nutrients properly.<\/p>\n\n
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Yes, for children and adolescents with Crohn\u00b4s disease, nutritional therapy using products such as SilneaIBD<\/sup><\/a>, is considered medically necessary and may be covered by health insurance<\/strong>. Coverege may also be possible for adults when certain conditions are met. <\/p>\n