IBS has classically been regarded as a “diagnosis of exclusion,” but new research suggested that might be changing with better diagnostic and treatment approaches.
A 2019 study found that 5 grams of partially hydrolyzed guar gum was effective in improving stool form in adults with IBS-D over the course of 12 weeks, but more research is needed. This product ...
The effect was particularly strong in patients with the diarrhea-predominant subtype of IBS (IBS-D), who were six times more likely to respond to the diet. This difference was absent from ...
This could lead to tailored treatments for IBS, using genetic markers to predict which patients benefit from specific diets. The study is led by Professor Mauro D'Amato, Ikerbasque Research ...