Bitki Bazlı Diyete Bağlılığın Gastrointestinal Sağlık Üzerine Etkisi: Yetişkinler Üzerinde Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Yıl 2026, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1 , 143 - 152 , 27.04.2026

Tuğçe Özlü Karahan , Öykü Aydın , Fatma Küçükpolat , Nisa Çapar , Sena Nur Aktaş , Şevval Yılmaz , Zümre Dirhemsiz , Emre Batuhan Kenger

https://doi.org/10.46413/boneyusbad.1697486

https://izlik.org/JA34CK76YT

Öz

Amaç: Bireylerin bitki bazlı diyet bağlılıkları ile gastrointestinal semptomlar arasındaki ilişki değerlendirilmiştir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma Nisan-Mayıs 2024 tarihleri arasında 18-65 yaş arası 314 birey üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara; genel bilgiler bölümü, besin tüketim sıklığı ve Gastrointestinal Semptom Değerlendirme Ölçeği sorularından oluşan bir anket formu uygulanmıştır.
Bulgular: Sağlıklı bitki bazlı beslenmeye daha fazla bağlılık gösteren bireylerin daha düşük reflü semptomları yaşadığı, daha az sağlıklı bitki bazlı beslenmeye daha fazla bağlılık gösteren bireylerin ise daha yüksek karın ağrısı ve reflü semptomları yaşadığı tespit edilmiştir (p<0.05).
Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonuçları, bitki bazlı bir diyetin gastrointestinal sağlık üzerindeki etkisinin bireysel farklılıklara ve beslenme düzeninin içeriğine bağlı olduğunu göstermektedir. Elde edilen bulgular, bireylerin beslenme tercihlerine rehberlik ederken sağlık profesyonellerinin daha bilinçli tavsiyelerde bulunmasına yardımcı olabilir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Bitki bazlı beslenme , Bitkisel besinler , Gastrointestinal sağlık , Gastrointestinal semptom , Vejetaryen diyet

The Effect of Adherence to a Plant-Based Diet on Gastrointestinal Health: A Cross-Sectional Study on Adults

https://izlik.org/JA34CK76YT

Öz

Aim: This study evaluated the relationship between adherence to a plant-based diet (PBD) and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Material and Method: This study was conducted on 314 individuals aged 18-65 years between April and June 2024. A questionnaire form consisting of a general information section, food consumption frequency, and Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale questions was applied to the participants.
Results: It was found that individuals who showed more adherence to healthy PBD experienced lower reflux symptoms. In comparison, individuals who showed more adherence to unhealthy PBD experienced higher abdominal pain and reflux symptoms (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The effect of a PBD on gastrointestinal health depends on individual differences and the content of the dietary pattern. The findings may help health professionals provide informed recommendations while guiding individuals' dietary preferences.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Plant-based diet , Gastrointestinal health , Gastrointestinal symptom , Vegetarian diet , Plant foods

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