Diet May Improve Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
August 12th, 2007
A new report suggests that abnormal bacterial fermentation in the digestive system may cause the cramping, diarrhea, and excess flatulence associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
British researchers placed six healthy control women and six women with irritible bowel syndrome on an “exclusion” diet designed to eliminate foods suspected of causing IBS-like symptoms to collect data; excluded foods included: beef, dairy products, cereals other than rice; restricted foods included: yeast, citrus fruits, caffeinated beverages, and tap water.
Found that flatulence levels in the women with irratible bowel syndrome were significantly reduced after two weeks on the diet; no such improvement was seen in the healthy controls.
Authors say the findings suggest that the elimination of such fermentable substances from the diet of IBS patients can improve IBS-related symptoms and that they also support the feeling that diet-related bacterial fermentation plays an important role in the development of iritable bowel syndrome.
Your article is very nice, but i had some note. A well-balanced high-fibre diet and regular mealtimes will help your digestive system work better. Try and avoid fatty and spicy foods - or foods you have identified as ‘triggers’.
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Great feed back, and I like the article you linked as well! Fiber is really a great way to keep ones self regular, just make sure it is a supplement and not something that you become Dependant on. Many are finding that the normal fiber supplement they use causes more constipation.
http://www.colon-cleanse-constipation.com/dangers-of-herbs.html/warning-herbal-cleanser.html
I think fiber is a great addition to the diet, and to supplimenting, but if your cleansing with a fiber, be careful!
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