IBS affects around 800 million people globally, including 15.6% of Malaysians, causing discomfort, anxiety, and lost productivity. New research now shows that a daily dose of a specific baker’s yeast strain may help ease IBS symptoms.
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 FEATURED EXPERTPROFESSOR DR PIERRE DESREUMAUX Professor of Gastroenterology Department of Hepatogastroenterology and Nutrition Université de Lille, France |
According to Professor Pierre Desreumaux, a strain of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 S cerevisiae CNCM I-3856, has the ability to provide relief for abdominal symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) such as pain and generalized discomfort.
- Improvements to gastrointestinal pain and discomfort can be noticed from the first week of treatment onwards.
- At 2 weeks from the start of consumption, peak symptom resolution is achieved.
Prof Desreumaux said the probiotic is suitable for anyone suffering from:
- Indigestion
- Food poisoning
- Food allergies or intolerance
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Bloating
- Overeating
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stomach flu
- Menstrual pain
HOW THE YEAST PROVIDES RELIEF
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 secretes saccharolytic enzymes and assists intestinal flora by generating short-chain fatty acids that accelerate bowel movement.
- It also acts as a visceral analgesic, increasing resistance to pain by up to 40%.
- It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to combat intestinal inflammation.
- It rebalances microbial composition in the gut as it has been shown to reduce harmful bacteria such as Enterococcus spp, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans.
The result of all these is decreased inflammation, bloating, pain, discomfort, constipation — all of which are symptoms of IBS.
| This article is part of our series on foods and how consuming these foods can affect various aspects of our health. |
