Evidence supporting the use of: Resistant Starch
For the health condition: Diverticulitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber that resists digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the large intestine, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate. These SCFAs are believed to support colon health by reducing inflammation and promoting mucosal integrity. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that a high-fiber diet, including sources of resistant starch, is beneficial for overall gut health and may help prevent diverticular disease. However, specific evidence for the use of resistant starch in the management or treatment of diverticulitis (the acute inflammation of diverticula) is limited.

A few small-scale studies and reviews have suggested that increasing resistant starch intake may improve gut microbiota composition and reduce inflammation, which could theoretically benefit patients with diverticulitis or prevent flare-ups. For example, one study (Lin et al., 2016) found that resistant starch supplementation increased butyrate production and had anti-inflammatory effects in the colon. Nonetheless, direct clinical trials evaluating resistant starch specifically in patients with diverticulitis are lacking. Most recommendations for fiber, including resistant starch, are aimed at preventing recurrent diverticulitis or managing diverticular disease more broadly, rather than treating acute diverticulitis.

Overall, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary evidence supporting the use of resistant starch for maintaining colon health and potentially reducing risk of diverticulitis recurrence, robust clinical validation in this specific context is still limited. This justifies a moderate evidence rating.

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