The relationship between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and bile

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system characterised by abdominal pain, discomfort, bowel movements (diarrhoea, constipation or alternation of both) and abdominal distension, bloating. IBS affects 15-20% of the EU population.
The symptoms are caused by increased sensitivity of the intestine, disturbed bowel movements and external factors such as constant stress, poor eating habits, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption.
Source: mayoclinic.org - IBS

What is the role of bile acids and bile in intestinal diseases?

Proper liver function, bile production, bile circulation (enterohepatic circulation) can prevent intestinal diseases. If the cycle of bile acids is not functioning properly or is compromised for whatever reason, bile acid supplementation can help to alleviate the symptoms of these diseases and help them to run their course more quickly, as bile acids support the cycle of bile acids, digestion, gut and immune health, and help to alleviate their dysfunction

A short conversation:
Dr István Tihanyi is a physician, iridologist, paediatrician, naturopath and
László Béky naturopath
Source: Echo TV - Vitality programme 2013.10.15.