Irritable bowel syndrome irritable bowel syndrome is a fairly common problem. According to some experts, it is a disorder that begins around the age of 20 and occurs when the intestines squeeze too hard or too softly, causing food to pass through the intestines too quickly or too slowly.
Recommended foods for irritable bowel syndrome
We recommend a series of foods to alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome:
- Spinach is a highly recommended food because it contains vitamins A and E, iodine, and various antioxidants. It is very useful for preventing constipation due to its high fiber content.
- Apples, eaten early in the day, help combat mild constipation. They are high in pectin, which also makes them very good for cases of diarrhea or colitis.
- Carrots are a great nutritional food because of their vitamin and mineral content. They regulate the intestines, preventing both diarrhea and constipation.
- Soy yogurt reduces gas, which causes stomach pain and bloating.
- Oat bran: the soluble fiber it contains improves constipation and also mild diarrhea.
- Flaxseed, used for example in infusions or for gofio, is an alternative medicine as a mild laxative due to its linolenic acid content. Upon contact with water, the husk of the flaxseed develops a slime, which when ingested stimulates receptors located in the intestinal walls that expand, generating excretion as a reflex. It is also a good source of fiber and rich in omega-3.
- Salmon and sardines. The omega-3 they contain is of extremely high nutritional quality.
- We also recommend mint and cinnamon, medicinal herbs that help alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and can be taken in the form of tea.
Treatment at Biosalud for irritable bowel syndrome
At Biosalud, we have been treating constipation and irritable bowel syndrome for over 30 years. We develop personalized treatments that take your overall health into account.
