Jane Muir

Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in endometriosis, affecting >75% of sufferers. These symptoms overlap with numerous GI disorders, most notably irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Common pathophysiological mechanisms such as visceral hypersensitivity might explain this overlap…

INTRODUCTION: A diet low in FODMAPs (LFD) is only effective in 50-60% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and is restrictive, time-consuming, and carries the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, there is a need for novel dietary therapies for IBS…