The gastrointestinal (GI) system is responsible for the digestion and absorption of ingested
food and liquids. Due to the complexity of the GI tract and the substantial volume of material …

Treatments that target alterations in gut microbiota may be beneficial for patients with
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of …

Background Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is characterized
by unexplained persistent fatigue, commonly accompanied by cognitive dysfunction …

Abstract Serotonin (5-HT) and the serotonin transporter (SERT) have earned a tremendous
amount of attention regarding the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) …

It is common knowledge that dysfunction of the immune and neuroendocrine systems, in
addition to neuroplasticity, is among the pathways that underlie irritable bowel syndrome …

Methods: Seventy-six women completed a 28-day diary that included GI, stool consistency,
psychological distress, and extraintestinal pain ratings. Participants completed the IBS …

Functional alterations in irritable bowel syndrome have been associated with defects in
bioenergetics and the mitochondrial network. Effects of high fat, adequate-protein, low …

New Findings What is the topic of this review? Pathophysiological changes linked to irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) include stress and immune activation, changes in gastrointestinal …

In order to survive, organisms must adapt to environmental conditions that may subject them
to changes in physical variables such as temperature, pressure, light, concentration of …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal
pain, bloating, and disturbed bowel habit, symptoms that impact the quality of life of …