Gut Health Digest: August 2017
Gut Microbiota Tests Are Not Ready For Primetime…Yet
A recent New York Times article reiterates the fact that the just because we have the ability to sequence our gut microbiota, doesn’t mean we know what to do with the results. Healthcare providers will one day be able to order a stool test and recommend a tailored probiotic protocol, but we just aren’t there yet. Note that microbiota sequencing is not the same as stool testing for potential pathogens and other factors.
The Mysterious Role of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in IBS
A study published in the journal Digestion put participants with IBS on the low FODMAP diet and found that it lead to symptom improvement (nothing new here). The study also showed that the low FODMAP diet reduced short-chain fatty acid levels. This could be a concern because short-chain fatty acids have been associated with gut health. However, there was no correlation between short-chain fatty acid levels and IBS symptoms. This study should lead us to question the role short-chain fatty acids play in those with IBS.
My Feature in the Digestive Health Insights Newsletter
My post on Traveling While on the Low FODMAP Diet was featured in the latest edition of Digestive Health Insights (a eNewsletter from the American College of Gastroenterology, powered by Gastro Girl).
In case you missed it!
My Low FODMAP Barbecue tips can help you survive your next summer BBQ!
http://www.katelyncollinsnutrition.com/2017/07/01/low-fodmap-bbq-tips/
Tired of salmon? Try my baked rainbow trout for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
http://www.katelyncollinsnutrition.com/2017/07/17/baked-rainbow-trout/
