The Role of Enteral Nutrition in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Current Aspects

Table 2

Mechanisms of action of enteral nutrition in patients with IBD [15–18].

Sequestration of intraluminal antigens
Modulation of the immune response of the bowel [15]
Downregulation of proinflammatory cytokines
Restore of the antioxidant status
Anti-inflammatory effects [15]
Alteration in the uptake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6/n-3 fatty acids) [17]
Enhancement of the restoration/function of the intestinal mucosal barrier (intestinal permeability) [18]
Regulation of the intestinal microflora
Regulation of the intestinal motility
Promotion of epithelial healing
Regulation of the bile-pancreatic secretions
Sequestration of nutritional particles
Improvement of nutritional status [16]
Amelioration of the mesenteric adipose tissue hypertrophy [16]