Many patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) wonder about the role that diet and nutrition plays in supporting overall health and managing symptoms. As PSC progresses, it can become more difficult for the body to absorb essential fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K, making informed dietary choices even more crucial.
The webinar “PSC and IBD: What Everyone Wants to Know About Diet and Nutrition” answers questions that many PSC patients have with respect to diet and nutrition. The session provides practical guidance and expert insights to help patients and caregivers better understand how nutrition can impact disease management and quality of life. The speakers included:
- Josh Korzenik, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- Jennifer Lai, MD, MBA, University of California, San Francisco
- Moderator: Dan Pratt, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
The webinar begins with a presentation from Dr. Jennifer Lai, entitled “Nutrition 101 for Patients with PSC.” Some topics in this section include:
- Nutritional strategies for the different stages of liver disease
- Tips on portion sizes for food and caloric intake
- Summary and strategies for implementing the Mediterranean-style diet
- Supporting what your body needs for patients with cirrhosis
- A few tips on exercising
The second portion of the webinar includes a presentation from Dr. Josh Korzenik:
- Summary of what is known about diet and PSC
- Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in IBD
- Vitamin D, Omega 3, fiber and carbohydrates, and gluten
- Examining a study between the low-sulfur diet versus the Specific Carbohydrate diet
The webinar concludes with an extended section of Q&A from the viewers.
