Originally published December 11 2003
Cutting back on fructose may reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome; new study states
by Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
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The finding Cutting back on fructose -- a sugar found in many fruits,
soft drinks, canned foods and sweeteners -- may reduce symptoms of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to University of Iowa
researchers.
- What's New While scientists have suspected for some time that fructose
may contribute to IBS, the new study is the first to show a
fructose-restricted diet effective in relieving symptoms for some
patients, according to gastroenterology professor and lead researcher
Satish Rao.
- He presented the yet-unpublished findings earlier this month in
Baltimore at the annual meeting of the American College of
Gastroenterology.
- After about a year, he asked participants about their symptoms.
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