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Chicory Inulin Improves Stool Frequency, Quality of Life in Adults With Functional Constipation

04/14/2026

Kate Young

A double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial published in BMC Gastroenterology evaluated whether 12 g/day of chicory inulin improves bowel habits, patient-reported outcomes, and gut microbiota...

04/14/2026

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Mediterranean Low-FODMAP Diet Superior to NICE Guidance for Non-Constipation IBS in Randomized Trial

03/17/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

In a randomized controlled trial of adults with Rome IV irritable bowel syndrome without constipation, investigators found that a Mediterranean-style low-FODMAP diet produced greater symptom improvement,...

03/17/2026

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Do Nutritional Supplements Targeting the Gut Microbiota Improve IBS Symptoms?

03/07/2026

Anthony Calabro, MA

A randomized, double-blind trial evaluated whether 4 commonly used nutritional supplements could improve symptoms or microbiota-related outcomes in adults with irritable bowel syndrome.

03/07/2026

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New Therapies Offer Hope Amid Rising Recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection as Traditional FMT Access Declines

09/18/2025

Kate Young

Recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection remains a significant clinical challenge, with high rates of relapse and limited access to traditional FMT. Newly FDA-approved live biotherapeutic products offer...

09/18/2025

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Oral FMT Capsules Plus Enteral Nutrition Show Promise for Pediatric Crohn Disease

08/11/2025

Kate Young

A new study finds that oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capsules combined with partial enteral nutrition are as effective as immunosuppressants in treating pediatric Crohn disease. The treatment...

08/11/2025

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