Evidence supporting the use of: Soy Fiber
For the health condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Soy fiber is a type of insoluble dietary fiber derived from soybeans. Its use in supporting or treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is primarily justified by scientific research, though the evidence is limited and not as robust as for some other fiber types. Insoluble fibers, such as soy fiber, generally help increase stool bulk and promote regular bowel movements. Some small clinical studies and reviews have examined the effects of soy fiber supplementation in IBS patients, with mixed results. For example, a few trials have shown modest improvements in constipation-predominant IBS symptoms, such as stool frequency and consistency, but have not consistently demonstrated benefits for overall IBS symptom relief compared to soluble fibers such as psyllium. Moreover, insoluble fiber can sometimes worsen symptoms like bloating and abdominal discomfort in some IBS patients, particularly those with diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Current clinical guidelines generally recommend soluble fiber over insoluble fiber for IBS, citing better tolerability and efficacy. Nonetheless, soy fiber may be beneficial for some individuals, particularly those with constipation as a predominant symptom. Overall, the scientific evidence supporting soy fiber for IBS is limited in both quality and quantity, and its routine use is not broadly endorsed by major gastroenterological associations.
Other ingredients used for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2'-Fucosyllactoseakkermansia 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
Belleric myrobalan
Bran
Boswellia
Bacillus licheniformis
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cumin
Coriander
Citron
Cannabidiol
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
Dichrostachys glomerata
Enterococcus
Enzyme Blend
Fig
Fiber
Quince
Rhubarb
Other health conditions supported by Soy Fiber
Cholesterol (high)Constipation (adults)
Diabetes
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)