Determinants of complementary and integrative medicine use in inflammatory bowel disease: a focus on probiotics, prebiotics, and fermentable dietary fibres

Use of CIM modalities such as PPF is common among IBD patients. This study found that lifetime PPF use was associated with higher level of education and awareness through gastroenterologists. Healthcare providers, and specifically gastroenterology specialists, should routinely inquire about PPF use and educate IBD patients. Further studies are required to determine the benefit derived from these products.