Is Hydrogenated vegetable oil Safe for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

For people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Hydrogenated vegetable oil is worth limiting or using with caution both during a flare and in remission. A vegetable oil that has been chemically processed to make it more solid, which can include trans fats.

Status for IBD

During a flare
Limit / Caution
In remission
Limit / Caution

Why this rating?

A vegetable oil that has been chemically processed to make it more solid, which can include trans fats. These fats are generally recommended in moderation for joint and autoimmune conditions.

People who are sensitive to this ingredient may notice inflammation or pain. Individual responses vary, so this symptom category does not replace the condition-specific rating above.

Related ingredients

Same ingredient family or way of affecting the body.

Other conditions

Sources

Published sources

  • Calder 2017 — literature

Clinical review

Reviewed by Morvarid Nikousokhantayar, MSc Nutrition, Certified Naturopath & Nutritionist — last reviewed September 25, 2026.

This is general dietary information, not medical advice. Talk to your care team about your individual triggers.

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