One diet 'better than medication' at controlling irritable bowel syndrome, study finds
dailyrecord.co.ukHealth experts have suggested that dietary changes could be more effective than medication in managing the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
IBS, a common disorder affecting the large intestine, can cause abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, constipation and mucus in stools.A recent study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that a specific diet was more successful at managing IBS symptoms than medication.
The research involved nearly 300 IBS patients, who were divided into three groups.The first group followed a Low FODMAP diet, reducing their intake of foods such as wheat, onions and chocolate.
The second group adhered to a diet low in sugar but high in proteins, fat, and fibre, including meat, fish, eggs and vegetables.The final group relied on medication to control their symptoms.
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