It’s one of the most enduring mysteries in digestive medicine: What causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

IBD is one of the most common intestinal conditions. More than 3 million Americans suffer from it. Forms of the condition include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.[i]

IBD can make your life miserable. It causes stomach cramping, diarrhea, and fatigue. The corticosteroid drugs that are used to treat it sometimes don’t work and often have severe side effects.… Read More