A new study released on Friday suggests that wheat bran and other fibrous foods that do not dissolve easily in water not only fail to soothe irritable bowels but may even make things worse, AFP reported.
The study found that most soluble types of bran, such as psyllium, appear to ease inflamed bowels, but the insoluble varieties people have traditionally eaten for regularity don't work as advertised.
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I bet anyone with Crohn's already could have told you this! Bran and overly fibrous foods are on the bad list for Crohn's sufferers who are flaring.
My gastroenterologist told me she likes Benefiber, which is made from water soluble wheat dextrin. But she said for me to avoid fiber when I am flaring and slowing introduce it (in foods) when I am in remission. I don't take any extra fiber but I have been known to give it to my son who sometimes needs a little help in that direction.
