Serotonin-Producing Gut Bacteria Could Revolutionize IBS Treatment

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...
Verywell Health on MSN

Chronic functional constipation and IBS-C medications

Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...
Medscape

Study Maps Genes Tied to Targets in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A meta-analysis of 80,737 cases identifies five new variants and 22 risk genes, highlighting three potential drug targets for ...
Medscape

Should You Prescribe a Low FODMAP Diet for IBS? Check for Eating Disorders First

The low FODMAP diet has clear benefits for IBS, but all-too-common eating disorders can be important deal-breakers, experts underscore in ACG debate.
New Scientist

Gluten may not actually trigger many irritable bowel syndrome cases

Some people who think gluten worsens their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms actually experience no more discomfort when they eat the protein, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. IBS ...