Elaine Gottschall

Elaine Gottschall was a biochemist and author best known for her work on dietary approaches to managing inflammatory bowel diseases, particularly Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She developed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), which restricts certain carbohydrates that she believed contribute to gut inflammation and digestive issues. Her research and personal experiences helped many individuals suffering from digestive disorders find relief through dietary changes. Gottschall’s book, "Breaking the Vicious Cycle," outlines the principles of the SCD and has inspired a community focused on alternative nutritional therapies for digestive health.