Take control of IBS.
IBS has an estimated prevelence rate of about 15% in developed countries, making it one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. IBS is made up of multiple subtypes along with many underlying causes and contributing factors. These can include enteric infections, altered gut motility, SIBO, intestinal inflammation, psychological stress and dietary factors.
A recently published study conducted at the Karolinska Institute provides insight into how carbohydrates may contribute to IBS, by identifying and characterizing a genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of developing IBS. The variant – a single nucleotide polymorphism, or SNP – is located in a gene encoding a small intestinal brush border enzyme complex that is critical for carbohydrate digestion.
"Although salivary and pancreatic amylases also play a role in breaking down starch, they are only capable of breaking down starch into oligosaccharides, which cannot be absorbed by the intestinal epithelium. The SI complex serves a crucial role in carrying out the final steps in the digestion of starch to monosaccharides, which can then be absorbed by the intestinal epithelium." (Fabian, 2019)
The study provides an example of how insights from genomics may be applied to the practice of medicine. By screening IBS patients for the presences of the SI gene variant, clinicians may be able to identify those most likely to benefit from an approach such as enzymatic supplementation and reduced consumption of starches and sucrose. Rather than a one size fits all approach IBS treatment may be personalized.
At Second Nature Care we have the tools to help you take control of your IBS. We offer the ALCAT Test and can work with you to identify trigger foods and create a diet that will work best for you at alleviating the symptoms of IBS.
We check for immediate food allergies or IgE, hidden food allergies IgG and we offer a complete stool profile to identify intestinal pathogens.
We also offer our Good Gut Program. The gut microbiota directs how the immune cells behave in other parts of the body. Microbes in the gut shed proteins, carbohydrates and other molecules that can leave the gut and play a role in either conjuring up or suppressing disease. Bacterial metabolites are present in many body tissues - lungs, amniotic fluid and breast milk. I.V. Nutrients, Good Gut products and dietary changes based on ALCAT results can keep you in remission and reverse IBS.
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Common Gene Variant Predisposes to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (2019, January 22). Retrieved from https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/blog/common-gene-variant-predisposes-irritable-bowel-syndrome