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Med Diet Outperforms Traditional Advice for IBS Relief

10/28/2025

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A U.K. study found that 62% of adults with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on a Mediterranean diet had symptom relief, vs. 42% on traditional advice.
The study involved 139 participants and found better adherence and greater improvement in abdominal pain on the Mediterranean diet.
Researchers say the Mediterranean diet may be a superior first-line therapy for IBS, challenging current dietary recommendations.
Limitations include a lack of blinding and short follow-up.

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Story summary

A U.K. study found that 62% of adults with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on a Mediterranean diet had symptom relief, vs. 42% on traditional advice.
The study involved 139 participants and found better adherence and greater improvement in abdominal pain on the Mediterranean diet.
Researchers say the Mediterranean diet may be a superior first-line therapy for IBS, challenging current dietary recommendations.
Limitations include a lack of blinding and short follow-up.