A diet high in “healthy” fats changes the gut microflora, reduces inflammation in the gut, and fights symptoms of Crohn’s disease. This conclusion was made by researchers from Case Western Reserve University (USA).

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease in which a person suffers from bloating, gas, diarrhea and other disorders all the time..

The above scientists conducted a study in mice that showed that the introduction of healthy vegetable fats such as cocoa butter and coconut oil into the diet led to a decrease in the diversity of the intestinal microflora of rodents with Crohn's disease.. Some mice fed healthy fats had 30% fewer types of gut bacteria compared to rodents fed a normal diet..

Changes were noted in the faeces and in the caecum of experimental animals.. This part of the intestine is usually inflamed in Crohn's disease.. Even low concentrations of cocoa butter and coconut oil reduced inflammation in the small intestines of mice.. Scientists hope their findings will help people suffering from Crohn's disease.

The results of this study were presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week conference in Chicago..

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