Gut's energy crisis: How metabolism is severely disrupted in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Gut's energy crisis: How metabolism is severely disrupted in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, cause recurring diarrhea, fever, pain, and significant psychological distress. Despite major advances and modern medications, treatment remains challenging. Only a subset of patients responds to medication.