Foods To Avoid With IBS

Spicy Foods

Spicy foods are quite harsh on the digestive system. Healthy individuals can tolerate the extra strain fairly well, but this is not the case for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Capsaicin, which is often found in spicy foods, often burns and otherwise irritates the stomach and intestinal linings. This damage is particularly irritating for IBS patients.

Although some spices may not trigger symptoms, individuals with this condition should take note of what spices cause them irritation so they can avoid them whenever possible. It is also safer to avoid foods that would qualify as ‘hot’ and go with ‘mild’ instead. This is because, even with work, it can be difficult to know how much spice is tolerable.

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