Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a debilitating condition that affects around 10-15% of people in the US, and around 20% of people worldwide. It is a lifelong problem that causes digestive problems such as stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhoea and bloating; linked with diet, sufferers find that avoiding certain food groups can help.
Did you know…
- Food based elimination tends to be the best way to drill down on what the individual can and can’t tolerate – and each person is different, so there is no “one size fits all” solution
- There is no exact cause for IBS, but it is commonly linked to oversensitivity of the nerves in the gut, family history and genetic predisposition, and food passing through your gut too slowly or too quickly.
- Different types of diet that can help include:
- Low-fat
- Elimination
- Low FODMAP
- Gluten-free
- Low-fibre
- High-fibre
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