Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the benefits of dietary fibre on
gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods, such as wholegrains …

Background Chronic constipation is a prevalent disorder that remains challenging to treat.
Studies suggest increasing fiber intake may improve symptoms, although recommendations …

Diet is a major determinant of the gastrointestinal microbiome composition and function, yet
our understanding of how it impacts the efficacy of prebiotics and probiotics is limited. Here …

Clinical guidelines in the use of fibre supplementation for patients with IBS provide one-size-
fits-all advice, which has limited value. This narrative review addresses data and concepts …

Objective Health-promoting dietary fibre including inulin often triggers gastrointestinal
symptoms in patients with IBS, limiting their intake. Our aim was to test if coadministering …

Plantago (Plantaginaceae) is an herbal plant, which is used in folk medicine, functional food,
and dietary supplement products. Recent pharmacological and phytochemical studies have …

METHODS: We conducted a prospective observational study of fecal SCFA, BAs, and CTT in
healthy controls (HCs) and participants with IBS. We compared study end points across …

Biopolymers are prevalent in both natural and processed foods, serving as thickeners,
emulsifiers, and stabilizers. Although specific biopolymers are known to affect digestion, the …

Background New developments in MRI have allowed the non‐invasive, accurate
measurement of the small bowel water content (SBWC). Aims To collate studies measuring …

Psyllium is a viscous, gel forming fibre with properties that have led it to be used for
alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort. We have used previously identified fractions of …