Mild to moderate Ulcerative Colitis on the partial Mayo Score out of 9 (score between 2 to 7)
Age of 18-70 at start of study (inclusive)
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Women who are pregnant or nursing or expect to be pregnant
Individuals allergic to nuts
Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) lower than 18
Individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition as defined by the patient's physician, unless approved in writing by a physician
Individuals who have been severely weakened by a disease or medical procedure,
Individuals who are taking medication which may not be safely consumed with a calorie restricted diet
Individuals with diabetes who are taking anti-diabetic drugs associated with risk of hypoglycemia
Individuals with more than mild-moderate cardiovascular disease or life-threatening cancer (as determined by patient's physician) unless approved by a physician
Individuals with history of severe cardiac disease (particularly uncompensated congestive heart failure NYHA grade 2 or more or LVEF \< 40%)
Individuals with a history of syncope
Individuals with dietary needs incompatible with the FMD meal plan
Individuals with liver or kidney disorders that may be affected by very low glucose and protein content of the diet.
Patients on a caloric restricted diet will also be excluded.
Patients with relevant prior gastrointestinal surgery and consequences such as short bowel syndrome, ostomy of small or large intestine, hemi- or total colectomy, proctocolectomy, ileoanal pouch will be excluded.
Clareo Health | The Influence of a Fasting Mimicking Diet on Ulcerative Colitis
