Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a “disorder of gut-brain interaction” characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain and or abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. These symptoms may occur over a long... Read more
Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and irritation in the digestive tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. However, the disease can affect any part of the digestive tract,... Read more
Some FODMAPs, such as fructose, are readily absorbed in the small intestine of humans via GLUT receptors. Absorption thus depends on the appropriate expression and delivery of these receptors in the intestine. Improper absorption of these FODMAPS in the small... Read more
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1. What are the causes of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)? Recent studies indicate that SIBO is not well understood yet and it is associated with a number of different digestive conditions. SIBO can occur either when bacteria... Read more
The most common way is to manage one’s diet. It is helpful to keep track of food intake and any associated symptoms or flareups for a timeframe (4-6 weeks). At the start, it may make the most sense to start... Read more
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Foods that should be avoided by people with fructose malabsorption include: Foods and beverages containing greater than 0.5 g fructose in excess of glucose per 100 g and greater than 0.2 g of fructans per serving should be avoided. Foods... Read more
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