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Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 17

Specific carbohydrate diet improves inflammatory bowel disease

The specific carbohydrate diet has been shown to reduce disease activity and improve gut bacteria in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 17

High fibre diet stops gut bacteria eating you

A remarkable new study has demonstrated that starving gut bacteria of dietary fibre, their preferred food source, results in them turning against you and digesting your gut.

Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 16

Wheat sensitivity damages gut health

Sensitivity to wheat in people without celiac disease is controversial, but a new study has found evidence of intestinal damage and helps us understand why some people develop symptoms.

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 16

Figs relieve functional constipation

Although there is a long traditional use of figs in treating constipation there have been no clinical studies until now. And figs may rival over the counter laxatives in efficacy and safety.

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 16

Glutamine for irritable bowel syndrome

The amino acid glutamine is a popular dietary supplement for digestive health, and the first clinical trial in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has found it works well.

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 16

Prebiotics reduce anxiety

A study adds to evidence that prebiotic fibre could could be useful for people with digestive complaints, showing that it significantly improves gut bacteria and reduces symptoms of anxiety.

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Specific carbohydrate diet improves inflammatory bowel disease

High fibre diet stops gut bacteria eating you

Wheat sensitivity damages gut health

Figs relieve functional constipation

Glutamine for irritable bowel syndrome

Prebiotics reduce anxiety