The IBD Toolkit

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Evidence-based resources on IBD dietary management, omega-3 science, and living well with inflammatory bowel disease.

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EPA and the inflamed gut: what IBD patients need to know about omega-3

Standard fish-oil supplements use ethyl ester EPA — a form that requires enzymatic conversion before absorption. In patients with IBD, this conversion may be unreliable. This guide explains the rTG difference, why FSMP classification matters, and what to discuss with your gastroenterologist.

15 min read · Clinical nutrition

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Resources and guides.

For clinicians

FSMP vs food supplement: a regulatory primer for gastroenterologists

An overview of EU Regulation 609/2013, FSMP compositional requirements, and how EPAVANCE's regulatory status differs from OTC omega-3 products.

8 min read

For patients

How to take EPAVANCE: timing, food, and what to expect

Practical guidance on integrating EPAVANCE into daily routines, including the best time to take it, what to eat alongside, and how long before you notice a difference.

5 min read

Nutrition

Omega-3 bioavailability in IBD: why molecular form matters

A summary of published absorption data comparing rTG and ethyl ester omega-3 forms, and the specific relevance to patients with impaired GI function.

12 min read

IBD management

Living with Crohn's: dietary management alongside biologics

How dietary strategies — including FSMP omega-3 — can complement biologic therapy. What to discuss with your gastroenterologist.

10 min read

For patients

Understanding flares: dietary management during active IBD

Managing IBD flares from a nutritional perspective. When to continue EPAVANCE, when to pause, and what to prioritise during active disease.

7 min read

For clinicians

Prescribing FSMP products: guidance for IBD specialists

A practical reference for gastroenterologists and IBD nurses on recommending EPAVANCE, discussing it with patients, and integrating it into dietary management plans.

6 min read

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