Grant: Operating Grant

Evidence supports the use of gangliosides to improve aspects of IBD. Gangliosides are dietary fats found in milk and are important constituents of the intestinal surface. We propose that ganglioside in the diet can replace ganglioside that is degraded in the gut of IBD patients to restore proper structure and function to the diseased intestine, resulting in disease remission. IBD is a lifelong struggle for patients. Insight into new non-invasive, diet-based treatment strategies would allow patients to live productive, healthy and happy lives.