Health Update: When bran is not so good for you
FOOD high in bran is often recommended for irritable bowel syndrome, but a study in the Lancet shows that bran can exacerbate the disease. Doctors at the University Hospital of South Manchester found that bran worsened bowel disturbance and abdominal pain in 55 per cent of cases. They say such patients should opt instead for high-fibre products.
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