What are the side effects of pectin?

Table of Contents:

1. What are the side effects of pectin?
2. Is pectin bad for IBS?
3. What is the best diet for someone with IBS?
4. Is IBS a mental illness?
5. Do IBS symptoms get worse with age?

What are the side effects of pectin?

Pectin causes side effects such as abdominal cramps and diarrhea, and may interfere with the absorption of some types of supplements. Preliminary data suggest pectin may be helpful in treating diarrhea in children with persistent diarrhea. Diets supplemented with fiber can benefit patients with high blood cholesterol.

Is pectin bad for IBS?

Conclusions: Pectin acts as a prebiotic in specifically stimulating gut bifidobacteria in IBS-D patients and is effective in alleviating clinical symptoms, balancing colonic microflora and relieving systemic inflammation.

What is the best diet for someone with IBS?

Enjoy all meat, chicken and fish. Some people have problems with heavily spiced, sauced, or fried foods. Try choosing these snack foods: pretzels, baked potato chips, rice cakes, frozen yogurt, low fat yogurt, and fruit. Look for low-fat items to enrich your diet.

Is IBS a mental illness?

IBS is a painful condition associated with significant psychological distress and psychiatric comorbidities, like higher levels of anxiety or depression and suicidal ideation, with negative impact on quality of life [2, 3].

Do IBS symptoms get worse with age?

Although seniors may feel that IBS is an inevitable part of aging, the opposite is actually true. While sensitivity of the nerves within the digestive system may increase with age, there are ways to help reduce the overall risk or alleviate the symptoms.