Beta Carotene From Natural Source for Patients With Non-Active Crohn's Disease
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
Many inflammatory disorders in the body are linked to oxidative tissue damage. Anti-oxidants
that are present in many natural food sources may provide protection from such damage.
Beta carotene is an anti-oxidant vitamin present in many fruits and vegetables. The algae
Dunaliella is particularly rich in beta carotene.
In this prospective trial we want to investigate whether beta carotene from Dunaliella may
prevent exacerbations of Crohn's disease.