Effects of two natural medicine formulations on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: a pilot study
Hawrelak JA, Myers SP
Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Methodology
Open-label pilot study of two slippery elm-containing formulations in constipation-predominant and diarrhoea-predominant IBS.
Key Findings
Bowel movement frequency and stool consistency improved in the constipation-predominant group; abdominal pain and bloating scores fell.
Conclusions
Slippery elm-containing formulations may relieve some IBS symptoms and warrant controlled study.
Limitations
Uncontrolled pilot, multi-ingredient formulas, small numbers, open label.
Supplements Studied
Slippery elm-containing formulations may relieve some IBS symptoms and warrant controlled study.
Outcomes Measured
Abdominal pain and bloating scores fell during slippery elm-containing treatment.
Bowel movement frequency and stool consistency improved in the constipation-predominant group; abdominal pain and bloating scores fell.
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