Nutrition in the pathogenesis, therapy and prevention of digestive system diseases

• Published in: Vestnik Rossiĭskoĭ akademii medits︠i︡nskih nauk no. 11; p. 18
• Main Authors: Volgarev, M N, Tutel'ian, V A, Samsonov, M A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Russia (Federation) 1997
• Subjects: Diet - adverse effects; Dietary Supplements; Digestive System Diseases - diet therapy; Digestive System Diseases - etiology; Digestive System Diseases - metabolism; Digestive System Diseases - prevention & control; Fatty Acids, Unsaturated - administration & dosage; Gastrointestinal Diseases - diet therapy; Gastrointestinal Diseases - etiology; Gastrointestinal Diseases - metabolism; Humans; Nutrition Surveys; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Russia; Vitamins - administration & dosage; Russia
• ISSN: 0869-6047

The role of nutrition in the pathogenesis, therapy, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases is discussed. Although nutrition is not a leading cause of most gastrointestinal diseases, the role of nutrition in their pathogenesis is very great. Nutritional monitoring of the Russian Federation's population has revealed a shortage of many essential nutrients to be consumed, which may result in worsening of various gastrointestinal diseases. The most promising way of solving this problem is to supplement their diets with biologically active additives (Nutricevtics) which may be a main source of essential nutrients, such as vitamins B, beta-carotene and omega 3-polyunsaturated fatty acids.