In November 2019 researchers from the USA, Australia, UK and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and safety of biofeedback for irritable bowel … Read more
Although a strict gluten free diet in the absence of coeliac disease should not be started, a reduction of gluten content might be a valid option in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome
In December 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to compare the effect of sourdough fermented products with traditional bread and pasta in individuals with irritable bowel … Read more
Specific dietary factors and dietary patterns alter the gut microbiota profile, which is an essential factor in the development and progression of obesity
In December 2019 researchers from South Korea published their review on the effect of diet on the gut microbiota and how it is associated with obesity. Obesity is described as … Read more
A vegetarian/vegan diet is effective in promoting a diverse ecosystem of beneficial bacteria to support both the human gut microbiome and overall health
In April 2019 researchers from Slovakia and the USA published a review on the effect of vegetarian and vegan diets on gut microbiota. Whilst humans are about 99.9% identical to … Read more
Probiotics may be effective in children with infantile colic, irritable bowel syndrome, necrotizing enterocolitis, food allergy, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
In October 2019 researchers from Italy published their review on the effectiveness of probiotics in many common diseases in children. There is increasing evidence that probiotics may be of benefit … Read more
Foods high in dietary fibre and low in FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharaides, and polyols) provide relief from some of the gastrointestinal symptoms experienced with irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
In May 2019 researchers from Japan published their review on how specific foods can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as … Read more
Lactobacillus reuteri appears to be effective in treating colic in breastfed infants
In September 2019 researchers from Croatia published their review on the role of probiotics in the treatment of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, ie infantile colic, constipation, functional abdominal pain … Read more
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, may reduce abdominal pain in children with irritable bowel syndrome
In September 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of probiotics on the use in children with abdominal pain disorders. A … Read more
Functional bowel disorders
The symptoms of functional bowel disorders include abdominal pain, feeling full soon into a meal, nausea, bloating, distention, are characterized by recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms that have no identifiable structural or … Read more