Is Shortening Safe for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
For people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Shortening is worth limiting or using with caution both during a flare and in remission. Solidified ultra-processed industrial baking fat matrix; high eicosanoid cascade strain.
Status for IBD
Why this rating?
Solidified ultra-processed industrial baking fat matrix; high eicosanoid cascade strain.
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.
How Shortening is rated across conditions
The same ingredient can mean different things depending on the condition. These are the ratings for every condition that has a guide for Shortening.
| Condition | During a flare | In remission |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | Limit / Caution | Limit / Caution |
| Hashimoto's Thyroiditis | Limit / Caution | Limit / Caution |
| Graves' Disease | Limit / Caution | Limit / Caution |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) | Avoid | Avoid |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | Limit / Caution | Limit / Caution |
| Lupus (SLE) | Limit / Caution | Limit / Caution |
Related ingredients
Same ingredient family or way of affecting the body.
Other conditions
Sources
Published sources
- Calder PC. Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes: from molecules to man. Biochem Soc Trans. 2017 — peer-reviewed study
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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