Comments on: What Can Be Done About Irritable Bowel Flatulence? http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/ Find Out What Really Works Thu, 17 May 2012 17:10:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Susan http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6434 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:44:43 +0000 http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6434 Yes, it is a bit of a contradiction. Soluble fiber IS good for IBS because it forms a soft gel-like substance that moves easily through the intestines reducing episodes of both diarrhea and constipation. The downside is this substance can cause an increase in flatulance. Here\'s a quote from the The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) website - <a href=\"http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gas/index.htm\" rel="nofollow">http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gas/index.htm</a> about soluble fiber and gas. \"Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines. Found in oat bran, beans, peas, and most fruits, soluble fiber is not broken down until it reaches the large intestine, where digestion causes gas.\" Yes, it is a bit of a contradiction. Soluble fiber IS good for IBS because it forms a soft gel-like substance that moves easily through the intestines reducing episodes of both diarrhea and constipation. The downside is this substance can cause an increase in flatulance.

Here\’s a quote from the The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) website - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gas/index.htm about soluble fiber and gas.

\”Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines. Found in oat bran, beans, peas, and most fruits, soluble fiber is not broken down until it reaches the large intestine, where digestion causes gas.\”

]]> by: Jen http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6408 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:53:22 +0000 http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6408 Does this mean soluble fiber supplements, which are recommended by most physicians, really isn't a good idea for IBS since soluble fiber increases gas? Does this mean soluble fiber supplements, which are recommended by most physicians, really isn’t a good idea for IBS since soluble fiber increases gas?

]]> by: shygirl http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6403 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:45:30 +0000 http://natural-irritable-bowel-syndrome-relief.com/blog/2007/07/12/what-can-be-done-about-irritable-bowel-flatulence/#comment-6403 This is totally contradictory to what Heather Van Vorous suggests in her Eating for IBS book and website. Interesting. She stresses Soluble fiber in the diet. It's both interesting and confusing to read an opposing suggestion to help prevent gas. Maybe this is why the Eating For IBS diet gives me so much more gas! This is totally contradictory to what Heather Van Vorous suggests in her Eating for IBS book and website. Interesting.

She stresses Soluble fiber in the diet.

It’s both interesting and confusing to read an opposing suggestion to help prevent gas.

Maybe this is why the Eating For IBS diet gives me so much more gas!

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