The Use of Fibers, Herbal Medicines and Spices in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review

Autor: Daniela Pop, Radu Samuel Pop, Dorin Farcău
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Nutrients, Vol 15, Iss 20, p 4351 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2072-6643
DOI: 10.3390/nu15204351
Popis: The pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome in children involves multiple factors. Thus, treatment options are variable, targeting both diet and the child’s and parents’ behavior via pharmacological and psychological interventions or neuromodulation. Parents are increasingly interested in complementary and alternative therapies for children with irritable bowel syndrome, especially when other treatments have been tried without relieving the child’s symptoms. This paper examines current evidence for the benefits and side effects of herbal remedies and spices in pediatric patients with IBS. The benefits of peppermint oil, STW5, psyllium fiber, Curcuma, ginger, and other herbal medicines are discussed based on findings in the current literature.
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