{"id":5490,"date":"2026-02-05T14:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/?p=5490"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:24:40","slug":"vitamin-b1-thiamine-the-silent-solution-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-gut-motility-regulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/en\/blog\/vitamin-b1-thiamine-the-silent-solution-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-gut-motility-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): The Silent Solution for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gut Motility Regulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of people suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and many are told that the condition is \u201cchronic\u201d or purely linked to stress and anxiety. However, recent research in functional medicine and gut health points to a different reality:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBS is not a disease in itself, but rather a description of symptoms resulting from deeper dysfunctions within the digestive system.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True healing does not begin with suppressing symptoms, but with identifying and addressing the root cause of intestinal irritation and irregularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Lies Behind an IBS Diagnosis?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, IBS was largely considered a psycho-neurological disorder, which is why antidepressants were commonly used as part of treatment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we understand that the gut microbiome, intestinal motility, and autonomic nervous system function play a central role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most important hidden contributors to IBS are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired gut motility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low stomach acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatic enzyme insufficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallbladder dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/en\/blog\/remedies-to-reset-your-thyroid-naturally-best-healing-foods-and-herbs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may be the primary driver behind many of the conditions above<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5494 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"irritable bowel syndrom natural solutions\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/irritable-bowel-syndrom.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Do Symptoms Persist Despite Diet and Supplements?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow strict diets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use antimicrobial or herbal protocols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take probiotics and digestive enzymes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet symptoms often return. In many cases, the missing piece is failure to address impaired gastrointestinal motility. Emerging research highlights a key, often overlooked factor: <\/span><b>vitamin B1 deficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Vitamin B1: The Missing Link in Gut Health<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B1 is not just an \u201cenergy vitamin.\u201d It is essential for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cellular energy production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervous system protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation of gastrointestinal motility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach acid secretion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vagus nerve (parasympathetic) support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5496 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"vagus nerve enteric gut nerves, gut motility\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vagus-nerve-and-thiamine-and-gut-health-IBS.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research suggests that vitamin B1 deficiency may directly or indirectly contribute to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid reflux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIBO and SIFO<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-heal-leaky-gut-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaky gut syndrome<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiamine (vitamin B1) plays a central role in metabolism and nervous system health, and clinical studies indicate that replenishing vitamin B1 may help reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/en\/blog\/8-natural-steps-to-heal-ibd-reverse-crohns-and-ulcerative-colitis-naturally\/\">intestinal inflammation<\/a> and improve fatigue and digestive symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Causes of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poor dietary intake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Low consumption of thiamine-rich foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digestive disorders:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> IBS and malabsorption conditions reduce thiamine absorption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alcohol consumption:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chronic intake interferes with thiamine absorption and utilization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased metabolic demand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pregnancy and hyperthyroidism raise thiamine requirements, increasing deficiency risk if intake is inadequate<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How Does Vitamin B1 Deficiency Affect the Digestive System?<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Impaired Gut Motility<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gastrointestinal tract is one of the systems most affected by vitamin B1 deficiency. In severe cases, a condition known as <\/span><b>gastrointestinal beriberi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may develop\u2014often misdiagnosed as SIBO or IBS with constipation (IBS-C).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs because vitamin B1 is critical for autonomic nervous system function. Deficiency disrupts brain centers responsible for autonomic regulation, leading to faulty nerve signaling that negatively impacts digestion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, the enteric nervous system relies on neurotransmitters to stimulate normal intestinal contractions. Thiamine is essential for synthesizing these neurotransmitters. When levels are low, this results in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced vagus nerve activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakened intestinal contractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowed gastric and intestinal transit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food stagnation, creating an environment favorable to harmful bacterial overgrowth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>2. Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5491 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"heartburn acid reflux\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/acid-reflux-heartburn.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that vitamin B1 deficiency:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhibits hydrochloric acid secretion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impairs protein digestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases bloating, belching, and reflux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the stomach\u2019s ability to neutralize bacteria entering with food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This explains why some people with heartburn worsen when using acid-suppressing medications long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Impaired Digestive Enzymes and Nutrient Absorption<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B1 deficiency affects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pancreatic enzyme secretion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leading to incomplete digestion and undigested food in stool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brush border enzyme activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the intestines, which is essential for breaking down food before absorption. Studies show these enzymes may be reduced by <\/span><b>42\u201366%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, causing indigestion and malabsorption even with a high-quality diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Absorption of other vitamins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (B2, B6, and active B1)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This initiates a vicious cycle of malnutrition caused by malabsorption\u2014despite adequate food intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Other Symptoms of Vitamin B1 Deficiency<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained chronic fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain fog<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression and anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingling or weakness in the limbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating and gas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternating constipation and diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid reflux<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heightened food sensitivities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Food Sources Rich in Vitamin B1<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5493 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"food natural sources of vitamin B1 thiamine\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/drfajeraljumairi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/food-high-in-vitamin-B1-thiamine.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain healthy thiamine levels, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brewer\u2019s yeast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oats, wheat germ, and barley grass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked lentils, black beans, peas, and Lupin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower and flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts (especially macadamia and pecans)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef liver and beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna, salmon, and shellfish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus, spinach, Brussels sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oranges, cantaloupe, and dates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Are Supplements Necessary?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In advanced cases, food alone may not be sufficient\u2014especially with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malabsorption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-standing digestive disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior use of acid suppressants or laxatives<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research suggests that certain forms of vitamin B1, such as <\/span><b>TTFD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may be particularly effective in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving gut motility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting the enteric nervous system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating functional constipation and delayed gastric emptying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TTFD does not stimulate gut movement indiscriminately; rather, it acts only when motility is impaired, restoring balance instead of overstimulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IBS is not a final diagnosis\u2014it is a warning sign of deeper digestive and neurological dysfunction.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B1 deficiency is a critical and often overlooked factor and may be the missing key behind the failure of conventional treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you need to know more about natural treatments for SIBO, you can watch the full episode below on Dr.Fajer AlJumairi&#8217;s Youtube Channel:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/RD_MfmbMsOo?si=McRO1ZgiX58uwvTb","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of people suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and many are told that the condition is \u201cchronic\u201d or purely linked to stress and anxiety. 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