Low Vitamin D Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Low Vitamin D Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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A large proportion of people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be vitamin D deficient, a small study suggests.

Researchers found a significant association between a patient’s vitamin D levels and the severity of their IBS symptoms, particularly the extent to which IBS affects their quality of life.

The study, which is the first of its kind, found that out of 51 IBS patients tested 82 percent had insufficient vitamin D levels.

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