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A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition

Researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands compared adding bran, a soluble supplement called psyllium and a dummy supplement to sufferers’ diets.

They found psyllium was the most effective, warning that bran may even worsen the symptoms of the condition, the British Medical Journal reported.

As many as one in 10 people is estimated to have the condition.

It is characterised by abdominal pain and an irregular bowel habit.

Its exact cause is unknown and recommendations for treatment include dietary advice, antidepressants and drug treatments.

Many relying on dietary adjustments still turn to bran in a bid to help improve the way the intestines work.

But the Dutch study of 275 patients questions the wisdom of this approach.Read more…

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People are drinking more alcohol by “stealth” because of the stronger drinks on the market, an analysis of consumption in the UK suggests.

The alcohol-content of wine has increased

The amount of alcohol consumed per person has risen by 10% since 2000 – despite drink sales remaining steady.

Researchers Mintel said wines and lagers were becoming stronger and people were unaware of the changes.

It comes as latest figures show a third of men and a fifth of women drink more than the recommended daily limits.

The NHS recommends a limit of three to four units of alcohol per day for men, and two to three units for women.

Mintel carried out its own surveys as well as using data from a range of sources including the NHS and sales information from shops, bars and pubs to compile its report.

Binge drinking among the young is often blamed for growing alcohol consumption, but the Mintel research showed those drinking at home were the group which saw the greatest rise.Read more…

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People are drinking more alcohol by “stealth” because of the stronger drinks on the market, an analysis of consumption in the UK suggests.

The alcohol-content of wine has increased

The amount of alcohol consumed per person has risen by 10% since 2000 – despite drink sales remaining steady.

Researchers Mintel said wines and lagers were becoming stronger and people were unaware of the changes.

It comes as latest figures show a third of men and a fifth of women drink more than the recommended daily limits.

The NHS recommends a limit of three to four units of alcohol per day for men, and two to three units for women.

Mintel carried out its own surveys as well as using data from a range of sources including the NHS and sales information from shops, bars and pubs to compile its report.

Binge drinking among the young is often blamed for growing alcohol consumption, but the Mintel research showed those drinking at home were the group which saw the greatest rise.Read more…

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Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.

Low-carb dieters base meals on meat dishes

Diets based on eating lots of meat, fish and cheese, while restricting carbohydrates have grown in popularity in recent years.

But the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found such eating habits caused artery damage in tests on mice.

The researchers and independent experts both agreed a balanced diet was the best option.

Low-carb diets have attracted a lot of attention and controversy after a surge in interest in them in the 1990s.

The Israeli team decided to investigate their impact on the cardiovascular system after hearing of reports of people on the diets suffering heart attacks.

They fed the mice three different diets – a standard mouse type, a western diet which was high in fat, and a low-carb, high-protein version, the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported. Read more…

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Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.

Low-carb dieters base meals on meat dishes

Diets based on eating lots of meat, fish and cheese, while restricting carbohydrates have grown in popularity in recent years.

But the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found such eating habits caused artery damage in tests on mice.

The researchers and independent experts both agreed a balanced diet was the best option.

Low-carb diets have attracted a lot of attention and controversy after a surge in interest in them in the 1990s.

The Israeli team decided to investigate their impact on the cardiovascular system after hearing of reports of people on the diets suffering heart attacks.

They fed the mice three different diets – a standard mouse type, a western diet which was high in fat, and a low-carb, high-protein version, the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported. Read more…