Journal article
Effect of dietary fiber on symptoms and rectosigmoid motility in patients with irritable bowel syndrome A controlled, crossover study
Abstract
The aims of this study were to determine (a) whether dietary fiber supplements modify symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, (b) the effect of fiber on rectosigmoid pressures, and (c) the relationship, if any, between rectosigmoid pressure and symptoms. Fourteen patients entered and 9 completed a double-blind, controlled, cross-over study of 7 mo duration. The mean age was 26 yr (range, 18-37). Patients received 4 cookies daily …
Authors
Cook IJ; Irvine EJ; Campbell D; Shannon S; Reddy SN; Collins SM
Journal
Gastroenterology, Vol. 98, No. 1, pp. 66–72
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 1990
DOI
10.1016/0016-5085(90)91292-e
ISSN
0016-5085