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Soluble Fibre But Not Bran Effective At Treating Symptoms Of IBS PDF Print E-mail
Medical News - Irritable-Bowel Syndrome
Soluble fibre (psyllium) is an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but insoluble fibre (bran) may worsen symptoms, according to the first trial of increasing dietary fibre in a primary care setting, published on bmj.com. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by abdominal pain and an irregular bowel habit, and affects about 10% of the population.

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