Colleen writing over at FODMAP Everyday, Existing research supports using a low FODMAP diet to help people with IBD in remission. Over 1/3rd of patients with IBD report gut symptoms in the absence of gut inflammation. And Despite no inflammation and a...
Do popular acid-suppressing meds increase risk of COVID-19? New findings point to yes. A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found an independent, dose-response (i.e. higher the dose, higher the risk) relationship between proton...
The quick answer is “maybe.” Many of my patients reduce or avoid uncomfortable GI symptoms, like gas and bloating, by taking a digestive enzyme supplement with a trigger food. But digestive enzymes only help when you take the right one. Tamara Duker Freeman MS RD CDN...
A common concern among my patients with diarrhea is that they feel like food, particularly fried foods, greasy foods, red meat and high-fat dairy, “runs right through” them. Sometimes they’re running to the bathroom mid-meal. Sound familiar? You might have your...
One of the most popular questions we hear from people with gut issues is “if I eat something that doesn’t sit well with me, how long after eating before I feel sick?” The answer isn’t as straight-forward as you might think! The timing of your reactions depend on how...
Colleen writing over at FODMAP Everyday, Up to 40% of people with IBD suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These people have a poorer quality of life compared to those with only IBD. And “Some people with inactive IBD avoid high-fiber foods out of necessity,...
