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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.

Our gut plays a crucial role in keeping our immune system strong. Picture it as a gatekeeper: it lets good stuff in, like nutrients from our food, while keeping out the bad stuff, like harmful germs or toxins. But when this gatekeeper isn't working properly, it can let in things that trigger our immune system, leading to inflammation. This inflammation doesn't just stay in the gut – it can spread throughout the body, causing issues like autoimmune diseases, and has even been linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s.