ARE FOOD ALLERGIES ASSOCIATED WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

The research that I have been engaged in for generating new information about what brings about Irritable Bowel Syndrome has been progressive. There is a possibility of certain food allergies that can bring about symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or even possibly cause it. In this section, I will demonstrate food supplementations that can possibly relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This new revelation on nucleotide supplementation is a breakthrough in trying to reverse the chronic disorder Irritable Bowel syndrome. Next, the linking of food allergies to the onset of IBS will also be highlighted in this section.

WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

I have another section on my website that deals specifically with causes and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. But, I will give you a quick overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a few of the associated symptoms that accompany it. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a group of functional bowel disorders which are common and roughly make up approximately 20-50% of the major cause of referrals to gastroenterology clinics. A few of the symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome are: abdominal pain, cramping, flatulence, bloating, diarrhea and a feeling of having an incomplete bowel movement right after a bowel movement.

WHAT IS DIETARY NUCLEOTIDE SUPPLEMENTATION?

First of all, nucleotides are substances that are synthesized endogenously. As a side note, endogenous means any substance that originates from within an organism’s tissue or cell. Examples of nucleotides are nucleoproteins and nucleic acids. Nucleoproteins and nucleic acids are found in varying quantities within: lamb, liver, and mushrooms, but not other vegetables and fruit. Nucleotides have important effects on the growth and development of cells that have a quick turnover rate. For example, the cells that make up our immune systems and gastrointestinal tract are affected by nucleotide supplementation. Our intestinal epithelium is a rabidly proliferating group of tissue with a very high turnover rate. An entire replacement of enteric epithelium occurs between 3-6 days.

If you are relatively healthy, nucleotide supplementation is probably not necessary and in most cases will be metabolized and passed from your system. However, if the body is under stress and under a poor diet, then dietary supplementation can be essential in getting the full functions of both the immune system and gastrointestinal tracts working efficiently. Food antigens lead to food allergies in people with IBS.

HOW DO FOOD ALLERGIES CAUSE SYMPTOMS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

First of all, it is important to define antigens, and antibodies because they are essential in linking together food allergies to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. An antigen is any substance that causes your immune system to release antibodies, against it. An example of an antigen is a foreign substance from the environment such as chemicals, bacteria, viruses and even pollen. Next, antibodies are a type of protein, which are produced by the immune system in response to antigens. Researchers have found out that in some patients a degree of mucosal inflammation has been found. They believe that this inflammation is due to a response to some foods.

There is a high probability that individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome have an immunological reaction to dietary antigens. Furthermore, food antigens induce mast cells to secrete mediators, which control gastrointestinal motility, thereby creating changes in peristalsis (muscle contractions in the colon that squeezes the gastric contents along). As a result, the sufferer exhibits symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and discomfort, due to food allergies.

I will keep you updated on new research availability on food allergies in association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

This information was last updated on May 6, 2007.

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