Advances in Digital Health for Gastrointestinal Nutrition

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Abstract Purpose of Review Advances in computing have led to an explosion in digital health. This review discusses potential applications of digital technologies, their implications for patient care, and future directions at the intersection between nutrition and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Recent Findings We present an array of digital technologies, including mobile applications, wearable devices, biosensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and telehealth, that have uses for GI nutrition. While having practical value, many are still limited to the early phases of development or have not yet been proven to provide clinical benefit. Summary Digital health technologies offer unprecedented insight into the individual’s health and lifestyle. AI technologies, coupled with the wealth of data collected, offer a path toward precision nutrition. Balanced against the incredible potential and promise of digital health, we should also recognize its limitations, particularly risks involving patient privacy and AI bias, when implementing these tools. Much more research is needed for creating, refining, and validating these technologies for GI nutrition before they can be more widely adopted in clinical practice.