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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management frequently includes lifestyle changes, particularly as it relates to what patients eat. Affected individuals often adopt restrictive diets in an effort to manage their symptoms—among these, the gluten-free diet is especially popular based on the belief that this ingredient is a key triggers.

While these diets have surged in popularity, scientific evidence supporting their use in the context of IBS is limited.

“We know that many patients perceive that gluten or wheat are triggering their symptoms. We definitely know from other diseases like celiac disease that this specific protein, gluten, which is found in wheat, can trigger immune reactions in patients who are genetically predisposed,” Premysl Bercik, MD, PhD, a professor in the department of medicine at McMaster University, explained to HCPLive. “In celiac disease, we really know what the sequence of events is and what can be targeted therapeutically. In IBS, we don't know what the mechanism might be.”

His new research suggests gluten and wheat consumption is likely safe in the majority of patients with IBS and does not trigger flares or symptoms, challenging current perspectives about the benefits of going gluten-free for managing IBS.

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