Oat meal and IBS
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The beta-glucans in oatmeal affect the barrier function
People with IBD (such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis) often experience a dysfunction in the gut barrier, making it more permeable. Researchers have now found that the beta-glucans in oats have the ability to affect the gut barrier and make it less permeable. This is beneficial for everyone. Additionally, beta-glucans have other advantages:
- Lowering cholesterol
- Preventing colon cancer
- Increasing satiety
- Reducing blood sugar levels
Resistant starch
Oats also contain resistant starch, a type of starch that isn’t broken down in the small intestine but instead reaches the large intestine intact. There, gut bacteria break it down and, in return, produce butyrate. Butyrate is both anti-inflammatory and helps maintain the health of the gut barrier, which benefits everyone. Recently, a study was published showing that those who consume a lot of fiber tend to live longer.
So if you’re wondering about the combination of oatmeal and IBS, we say: go for it—oatmeal is a perfect breakfast for those of us with IBS!
Sofia Antonsson
Reg. Dietitian, Belly Balance
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IBS - What is it?
Bloated , constipated or having a gassy stomach? IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning no physical issues can be found in the stomach or intestines; they just don’t function quite as they should.
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