Clinical Case Report: High Dose Vitamin D & Anti-inflammatory Diet (Crohn's Disease)

ABSTRACT

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing a range of symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. It is estimated to affect around 3 million people worldwide, with a higher incidence in developed countries. This abstract describes the clinical case of a 27-year-old patient diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2014, who was treated with conventional immunosuppressive drugs such as mesalazine, azathioprine, and mercaptopurine from 2015 to 2022. During this time, the patient experienced several intestinal complications, requiring two partial intestinal resections and recurring anal fistulas.

Despite regular antibiotic use, the patient's diet was not addressed by the attending physicians. In 2022, the patient learned about high-dose vitamin D therapy and an anti-inflammatory diet as an alternative solution for his condition. He began taking 50,000 IU of D3 a day and after one month into the protocol, he felt 90% better with less bloating, better appetite, better sleep, and overall improved health.

The patient has been on the protocol for a whole year, and all of his inflammatory biomarkers have improved, and he is currently in remission. This case highlights the potential benefits of a personalized approach to Crohn's disease treatment, including diet and high-dose vitamin D therapy, when compared to conventional treatments.