Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal symptoms, including constipation or diarrhea, distention, abdominal pain, etc. The cause of IBS is highly individual, and symptoms can often be triggered by specific allergies and food sensitivities such as gluten or dairy intolerance, making it difficult to identify a one-size-fits-all solution (1).
Landish products are free of ingredients like sugar alcohols, inulin (chicory root fibre), wheat, dairy, and pea protein, well-known IBS triggers commonly found in health products and other snacks (2).
Besides avoiding foods you are sensitive to, there are a few nutrients that have been shown to help the symptoms associated with IBS by improving gut health. Research shows that slowly adding more fibre to your diet can help to normalize gut transit time and to increase the number of beneficial gut bacteria (3).
Our Insect Powders are a good source of the prebiotic fibre chitin, which has been shown to support probiotic growth (4)(5).
The amino acid glycine (found in Landish Pure Canadian Marine Collagen) can also have a beneficial effect on IBS symptoms, as it can help to regulate intestinal inflammation and protect/rebuild the intestinal lining, often damaged by food allergies, sensitives and dysbiosis (6).
Landish SmarterGreens contains chlorophyll, which has also been linked to improved digestive health. However, more research is needed to understand chlorophyll's effect on IBS symptoms (7).
IBS is a complicated issue and even the healthiest foods can trigger unpleasant symptoms if there is an underlying sensitivity. If you experience IBS and are unsure if our products are right for you but are willing to give them a try, we recommend starting with a half-sized serving and working your way up to a full serving if you don't experience any symptoms.
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Cuomo, R., Andreozzi, P., Zito, F. P., Passananti, V., De Carlo, G., & Sarnelli, G. (2014). Irritable bowel syndrome and food interaction. World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG, 20(27), 8837–8845.
El-Salhy, M, Ystad, S. O, et al (2017). Dietary fiber in irritable bowel syndrome (Review).
Lopez-Santamarina, A , Del Carmen Mondragon, A, et al (2020). Animal-Origin Prebiotics Based on Chitin: An Alternative for the Future? A Critical Review.
Stull, V, Finer, E, et al (2018). Impact of Edible Cricket Consumption on Gut Microbiota in Healthy Adults, a Double-blind, Randomized Crossover Trial.
Lessard-Rhead, B (2015). Nutritional Pathology.
Razak, M. A., Begum, P. S., Viswanath, B., & Rajagopal, S. (2017). Multifarious Beneficial Effect of Nonessential Amino Acid, Glycine: A Review. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2017, e1716701.
Li, Y., Cui, Y., Hu, X., Liao, X., & Zhang, Y. (2019). Chlorophyll Supplementation in Early Life Prevents Diet-Induced Obesity and Modulates Gut Microbiota in Mice. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 63(21), 1801219.