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Relief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that's been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study is published in the European Journal of Nutrition.

Scientists from ECU's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) found that their fiber blend, ur gut, helped improve gut health in people with IBS without worsening their abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.

IBS is a common gut issue worldwide that affects nearly 11% of Australians, and while the cause is unknown, potential triggers could include stress, infection and medication.

The symptoms are often exacerbated by certain foods, poor sleep, psychological stress, hormonal fluctuations and lifestyle-related factors.

The results offer a new approach for people with IBS, who are often advised to manage symptoms by limiting highly fermentable foods by following a low-FODMAP diet.

"For years we've known that a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) can relieve symptoms, but it can also reduce beneficial gut bacteria and negatively impact fiber intake over time," lead author Dr. Tina Yan said.

"We wanted to find a way to build better gut health while following a low-FODMAP diet."

Researchers believe the secret to the success of ur gut lies in the unique fiber blend of resistant starch and psyllium husk.

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