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    2009
    High Quality

    Soluble or insoluble fibre in irritable bowel syndrome in primary care? Randomised placebo controlled trial

    Bijkerk CJ, de Wit NJ, Muris JW, Whorwell PJ, Knottnerus JA, Hoes AW

    Published in BMJ

    Key Findings

    Psyllium 10 g/day improved adequate symptom relief in IBS versus placebo at month one and two, while bran showed no benefit.

    Conclusions

    Psyllium is the fibre of choice for IBS symptom relief in primary care.

    Limitations

    Benefit attenuated by month three; open dietary control difficult.

    Supplements Studied

    Psyllium 10 g/day improved adequate symptom relief in IBS versus placebo at month one and two, while bran showed no benefit.

    Related Health Concerns

    IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Sample Size:275
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:8/10

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