Diarrhea can occur unexpectedly and (sometimes) for no specific reason. When you’re experiencing diarrhea, it is important to notify your doctor and/or gastroenterologist since it can be related to your IBD or a type of infectious etiology that may need more exploring. When diarrhea is present, there are a few tools that we can utilize to improve one of the most common symptoms that IBD patients experience. Continue reading for our recommendations! Soluble Fiber Soluble fiber is one of the two types of fiber that can help with diarrhea. It has many functions where it can improve diarrhea and loose stools. Examples of soluble fiber that we often recommend include psyllium seed powder, SunFiber, green banana, and resistant starches. Functions of soluble fiber: Can help with bulking stool Dissolves in water and forms a gel within the digestive tract, helping to bulk stool Food sources: Oats, peas, beans, carrots, apples, barley, and psyllium SunFiber – in GutLove Back to Balance Uses: Can help with both constipation and diarrhea. It’s one of the only true regulating prebiotics that helps with both! How it works: Forms a gel and helps support butyrate production + soaks up excess moisture in the gut Benefits: […]
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