The intestinal epithelial barrier (IEB) is one of the largest interfaces between the
environment and the internal milieu of the body. It is essential to limit the passage of harmful …

Because of the sex-gender differences that are shown in a diversity of physiological and
psychological factors, it can be speculated that the clinical presentation of symptoms as well …

Background & Aims Probiotics can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but
little is known about their effects on psychiatric comorbidities. We performed a prospective …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent of the functional gastrointestinal
disorders (FGIDs). Current estimates are that IBS affects up to 10–12% of adults in North …

Communication between the brain and gut is not one-way, but a bidirectional highway
whereby reciprocal signals between the two organ systems are exchanged to coordinate …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that is
characterized by abdominal pain and an altered defecation pattern. It affects between 5 and …

Background A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides,
and polyols (FODMAP s) is increasingly recommended for patients with irritable bowel …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders—recently renamed into disorders of gut–brain
interaction—such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia are highly prevalent …

The impact of gut microbiota on brain and behaviour: implica... : Current Opinion in Clinical
Nutrition & Metabolic Care The impact of gut microbiota on brain and behaviour: implications …

Despite an extensive body of reported information about peripheral and central mechanisms
involved in the pathophysiology of IBS symptoms, no comprehensive disease model has …