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Nutritio nMD He alth Care Pro vid e rs G as tro inte s tinal Dis o rd e rs
Alcohol use, smoking, body weight, diet, genetic factors, and medications all
affect the risk of developing pancreatitis. Diet may also have an important role
after diagnosis. Dietary recommendations differ, depending on whether the
condition is acute or chronic.
Pancreatitis: Nutritional
Considerations
Acut e Pancreat it is
Pancreatitis: References
Maint ain a healt hy body weight . Obesity appears to be a risk factor for
occurs.2 Gallstones are a risk factor for acute pancreatitis, one that occurs
more frequently in obese persons. Diets low in fat and high in fiber are helpful
for gallstone prevention and for obesity prevention and management (See
chapters on gallstones and obesity).
Cont rol t riglyceride levels. To reduce triglycerides, a fatrestricted diet is
advised 3 (See Hyperlipidemia chapter). The only exception may be the
therapeutic use of high doses of omega3 fatty acids, which may reduce
triglycerides by 30% to 50%.4 Foods with a high glycemic index, particularly
sucrose (table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup, also tend to raise
triglycerides.5,6 Patients with triglyceridemiarelated pancreatitis may be well
advised to choose carbohydrates that do not raise triglyceride levels; ie,
ones that are fiberrich and have a low glycemic index.7
Chronic Pancreat it is
Oxidative stress, defined as a disturbance in the balance between pro
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