Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Oat bran is used to support the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) primarily based on scientific evidence regarding its fiber content, particularly its soluble fiber, beta-glucan. Several clinical studies have investigated the effects of oat bran in IBS patients. For example, a randomized controlled trial published in Gut (2009) found that oat bran increased stool weight and improved symptoms in IBS patients, especially when compared to wheat bran, which was more likely to worsen symptoms. Soluble fiber in oat bran is believed to be gentler on the gut than insoluble fiber and may help regulate bowel function, reduce constipation, and improve overall gastrointestinal comfort. However, some individuals with IBS, particularly those with sensitivity to FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols), may experience bloating or discomfort from oat bran, as oats contain moderate levels of fructans. Overall, the evidence in favor of using oat bran for IBS is moderate, with most benefits seen in constipation-predominant IBS. Guidelines such as those from the British Society of Gastroenterology and NICE recommend soluble fiber like that found in oat bran, but not insoluble fiber, for IBS management. Thus, oat bran’s use is supported by scientific studies, though individual responses may vary.

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2'-Fucosyllactose
akkermansia muciniphila
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
alpha-pinene
amino acids
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blackberry
Indian frankincense
butyrate triglyceride
chen pi
chia seed
chlorella
cinnamon
turmeric
curcumin
fennel
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
ginger
green banana
green tea
guar gum
cellulose
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus helveticus
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lovage
marshmallow
oat
pectin
peppermint oil
plum fruit
pomegranate
potato starch
butyric acid
psyllium
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
vitamin D
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
hyssop
atractylodes
ferula assafoetida
anise
holarrhena antidysenterica
fumaria parviflora
chrysanthemum
senna
white oak
algae
Agastache
Asafoetida
Alexandrian senna
Agrimonia pilosa
Betony
Bifidobacterium
Bacillus indicus
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bayleaf
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Bran
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cumin
Coriander
Citron
Cannabidiol
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Enterococcus
Enzyme Blend
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Other health conditions supported by Oat bran

Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)

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