Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, judged on the evidence

IBD is one of the few areas where diet advice from strangers is actively dangerous. Here is what has actually been tested.

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A histopathology slide of severe ulcerative colitis, showing inflamed bowel mucosa under the microscope.
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