Published in the Neurogastroenterology & Motility journal, this study suggests that stress linked to the pandemic may have disrupted the gut-brain axis in many people, which plays a crucial role in gastrointestinal health. Nearly 40 percent of Americans already meet the criteria for at least one disorder of gut-brain interaction, highlighting the widespread impact such conditions can have on quality of life.
The researchers analyzed data from over 160,000 adults across the United States, who participated in a national online survey from May 2020 to May 2022. The study found that the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) grew from about 6 percent to 11 percent during that period, with chronic idiopathic constipation showing a slight increase as well. Mixed IBS – where people experience both diarrhea and constipation – was the most common subtype reported. The study also showed that these digestive issues were linked not only to COVID-19 infections but also to the psychological stress many experienced during the pandemic.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimizing digestive health, see this page on our website.
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A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has uncovered a significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders, like irritable bowel syndrome, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Published in the Neurogastroenterology & Motility journal, this study suggests that stress linked to the pandemic may have disrupted the gut-brain axis in many people, which plays a crucial role in gastrointestinal health. Nearly 40 percent of Americans already meet the criteria for at least one disorder of gut-brain interaction, highlighting the widespread impact such conditions can have on quality of life.
The researchers analyzed data from over 160,000 adults across the United States, who participated in a national online survey from May 2020 to May 2022. The study found that the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) grew from about 6 percent to 11 percent during that period, with chronic idiopathic constipation showing a slight increase as well. Mixed IBS – where people experience both diarrhea and constipation – was the most common subtype reported. The study also showed that these digestive issues were linked not only to COVID-19 infections but also to the psychological stress many experienced during the pandemic.
To check out Dr. Rath’s Cellular Health recommendations for optimizing digestive health, see this page on our website.
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