What is Exclusive Enteral Nutrition for Adults?
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While exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) has long been a first-line treatment for pediatric Crohn's disease, recent studies and growing evidence support its therapeutic use in adults as well, especially for those who cannot or prefer not to use corticosteroids. But what is exclusive enteral nutrition for adults and how does it work to induce remission in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? This therapy involves consuming a complete liquid formula to allow the gut to heal from inflammation.