Gut Health

The typical experience of someone with IBS includes excessive wind, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, abdominal bloating, mucus in stools, nausea, loss of appetite and possibly indigestion, such as heartburn.

It tends to affect more women then men and for those who suffer IBS it can impair their quality of life It is not known what causes IBS, however it is thought that the normally movement of
food through the gut is somehow impaired leading to the symtpoms typically experienced by people with IBS.

Changes in the immune system is thought to contribute to IBS along with changes in digestive enzymes and some neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

Tests to diagnose IBS may include a stool sample, blood tests, and x rays. Typically, a doctor will perform a colonoscopy, which allows the doctor to look inside the colon for any abnormalities

At energize we can take you through the correct eating plan to manage your gut symptoms. Our nutritionists are also able to assist in identifying any food intolerance.

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