Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Sensitivity/IBS Sufferer

Only a few probiotics have been clinically tested for IBS. Align, VSL#3 and Digestive Advantage have shown some clinical efficacy.

Only a few digestive enzymes sold as supplements can with stand the stomach acids and not be degraded. The digestive enzyme in Beano can help with gas from certain grains and vegetables and lactase can help with lactose in milk although dairy products are not part of the EFI diet.

Vitamin supplements are a problem for many people. I cannot take any vitamins so I drink lots of orange, grapefruit and berry juices. Some people have had success with children's vitamins.

There doesn't seem to be anything particularly unique about the Vitamin Code vitamins. The probiotic/digestive enzymes they contain are minimal. You can probably get the same amount of vitamins from your diet for a lot less money.

It isn't unusual for IBS individuals with IBS to do better with cooked and even peeled/pureed veggies than raw veggies in a salad. Have you read about Heather's Eating for IBS (EFI) diet and what is says about insoluble and soluble fiber? Raw veggies are high in insoluble fiber which can make IBS symptoms worse.

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