Crohn disease (CD) is a chronic, relapsing form of inflammatory bowel disease for which there is no known cure. Chronic immunosuppressive therapy is the main therapeutic approach. Many patients with mild to moderate symptoms are interested in alternatives to chronic immunosuppressive therapy, such as therapeutic diets. Existing evidence supports the therapeutic potential of the Mediterranean diet (MD) and the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) as treatment for mild to moderately active CD; however, the most effective therapeutic diet for CD has not been established.
