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To date, no adequate treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation complaints (IBS-C) is available. Fibers with prebiotic properties and probiotic compounds have shown promise in relievi...
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent functional bowel disorder, but its pathophysiology is still unknown. Although a microbial signature associated with IBS severity has been suggested, its ass...
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Effect of Carbohydrate Restriction in Patients with Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a rare complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. Meals with a high carbohydrate (carb) content and high glycemic index (GI) may provoke these hypoglycemic attack...
