fiber

MANAGING CHRONIC CONSTIPATION


My patient has tried Movicol, fibre and stimulant laxatives. What’s next? Chronic constipation is a very common presentation in general practice. First line therapy typically includes dietary fibre optimisation, osmotic laxatives (like Movicol) and stimulant laxatives. There is a subset of patients however, who will remain symptomatic despite these measures.  If constipation persists despite appropriate […] Read more...

OUR TIPS FOR GUT HEALTH


How do we improve our gut health? We can do this by adopting habits that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and overall digestive health. We asked our 11 gastroenterologists for their tips on...

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HOW TO INCREASE YOUR FIBRE INTAKE


Fibre; the undigested matter found in vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, wholegrain breads and cereals, is incredibly good for our health. Fibre is demonstrated to be protective against heart...

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