Vitamin D looking good for IBS
A review of the available evidence suggests supplementation may be usefu
30th January 2018
Vitamin D supplementation may be good for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to UK gastroenterologists.
In a review of the available evidence, they note that most people with IBS are deficient in vitamin D and that the research consistently shows an inverse correlation between serum vitamin D and IBS symptom severity.
Importantly, they conclude there is also evidence to suggest vitamin D supplementation could improve the symptoms of IBS.
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