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2024-03-28

Ultra-processed foods and irritable bowel syndrome

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

In this large-scale prospective study, British researchers examined the long-term risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome in association with the consumption of ultra-processed foods. A total of 178,711 participants were included in the study and followed for a median of 11.3 years. Ultra-processed foods accounted for 21.0% of the total diet. Of the participants, 2,690 developed irritable bowel syndrome. For every 10% increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods in the total diet, the risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome increased by 8%. Data were similar in subgroups according to age, gender, BMI, smoking status or alcohol consumption. 

Source(s) :
Shanshan Wu et al. Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Large-Scale Prospective Cohort Study. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Mar 21:S1542-3565(24)00168-X. ;

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