How could diet affect IBS-C?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Although a low-FODMAP diet isn’t recommended for IBS-C, some people with IBS-C report greater abdominal distension after eating foods high in FODMAPs. Dietary fiber is only weakly associated with bloating or distention after eating.[1]

    Both kiwis and dried, rehydrated figs have been shown to improve IBS-C symptoms at reasonable serving sizes of two kiwis per day or 45 grams of dried figs twice per day.[2][3]

    References

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    2. ^Bayer SB, Heenan P, Frampton C, Wall CL, Drummond LN, Roy NC, Gearry RBTwo Gold Kiwifruit Daily for Effective Treatment of Constipation in Adults-A Randomized Clinical Trial.Nutrients.(2022-Oct-06)
    3. ^Pourmasoumi M, Ghiasvand R, Darvishi L, Hadi A, Bahreini N, Keshavarzpour ZComparison and Assessment of Flixweed and Fig Effects on Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Predominant Constipation: A Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Explore (NY).(2019)