Additional research highlights anti-inflammatory and antioxidant signaling, including observed reductions in TNF- alongside support for stem cell viability
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Furthermore, GLP-1-RAs may influence this mechanism indirectly by enhancing insulin sensitivity and exerting anti-inflammatory effects [84, 96]
Moreover, Mn-deficient diets exacerbate colitis in mice, whereas Mn supplementation restores epithelial integrity and reduces mucosal injury ( Mn metabolism is also shaped by immune-mediated metal redistribution through nutritional immunity
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The intersection of obesity and IBD is increasingly recognised, with some evidence suggesting that excess weight may influence disease activity and treatment outcomes, though more research is needed in this area