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Fiber and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Eswaran, Shanti, Muir, Jane, Chey, William D·2013·American Journal of Gastroenterology
DOI 10.1038/ajg.2013.63
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Despite years of advising patients to alter their dietary and supplementary fiber intake, the evidence surrounding the use of fiber for functional bowel disease is limited. This paper outlines the organization of fiber types and highlights the importance of assessing the fermentation characteristics of each fiber type when choosing a suitable strategy for patients. Fiber undergoes partial or total fermentation in the distal small bowel and colon leading to the production of short-chain fatty acids and gas, thereby affecting gastrointestinal function and sensation. When fiber is recommended for functional bowel disease, use of a soluble supplement such as ispaghula/psyllium is best supported by the available evidence. Even when used judiciously, fiber can exacerbate abdominal distension, flatulence, constipation, and diarrhea.

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Authors
Eswaran, S., Muir, J., & Chey, W. D.
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American Journal of Gastroenterology
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Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
2013-05
Volume
108
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5
Pages
718-727
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0002-9270 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1038/ajg.2013.63
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436
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