New fiber blend helps IBS sufferers without worsening symptoms
ECU researchers created a fiber supplement. It improved gut bacteria in IBS patients without increasing bloating, pain, or constipation.
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Millions with IBS can now help their gut health while managing symptoms.
In Australia. The supplement was developed in Australia and could help the estimated 1-2 million Australians with IBS manage their condition more effectively.
Key facts
- Nearly 11 percent
- IBS prevalence in Australia
- ur gut®
- Supplement name
- Resistant starch and psyllium husk
- Key ingredients
- Edith Cowan University
- Research institution
- Researchers at Edith Cowan University developed a fiber supplement called ur gut®.
- It improved gut health in IBS patients without making symptoms worse.
- The supplement combines resistant starch and psyllium husk.
- These slow bacterial fermentation to cut gas and pain.
- Nearly 11 percent of Australians have IBS.
- Many are told to follow strict low-FODMAP diets.
- These help symptoms but reduce helpful gut bacteria.
- In trials, people taking the supplement showed big improvements in their gut bacteria quickly.
- They also had fewer worry symptoms linked to gut health.
- The findings suggest a new approach: actively rebuilding the microbiome while managing IBS symptoms.
- This is better than just avoiding trigger foods.
