Irritable bowel syndrome is a problem that affects the large intestine and can cause abdominal cramps, bloating and changes in bowel habits, according to Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine.
In addition, Mayo Clinic, a non-profit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, explained on its website that the precise cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown, but the factors that influence it are the following:
- Muscular contractions in the intestine. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that contract as they move food through the digestive tract. Contractions that are stronger and last longer than normal can cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea, while weak intestinal contractions can slow down the passage of food and cause hard, dry stools.
- Nervous system. Abnormalities in the nerves of the digestive system can cause more than normal discomfort to be experienced when the abdomen is stretched by gas or stool. Poorly coordinated signals between the brain and intestines can cause the body to overreact to changes that normally occur in the digestive process, causing pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Serious infection. Irritable bowel syndrome can appear after a severe episode of diarrhea (gastroenteritis) caused by bacteria or viruses. Irritable bowel syndrome may also be associated with an excess of bacteria in the intestines (bacterial overgrowth).
- Stress at an early age. People exposed to stressful events, especially in childhood, tend to have more symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
- Changes in gut microbes. Examples include changes in bacteria, fungi, and viruses that normally reside in the intestines and play key roles in health. Research indicates that the microbes in people with irritable bowel syndrome may differ from the microbes in healthy people.
Thus, if a person suffers from the condition, they must have a guided diet and a recommendation from the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo is to eat apples, since every 100 grams of apple, 2.4 are pure fiber, which is beneficial for health. , well this It is responsible for regulating intestinal transit and avoiding constipation.
In addition, the Portuguese health, nutrition and well-being portal Tua Saúde explained that “the apple contains cellulose, hemicellulose, lignins and pectins, fibers that increase the absorption of water in the intestine, helping the formation of feces and their elimination, improving constipation problems
He also added on his website that “this fruit contains pectin, a prebiotic fiber that serves as food for beneficial bacteria in the intestine, being necessary to maintain intestinal health.” and strengthen the immune system”.
Regarding his consumption, he pointed out that “The apple is a fruit with a flavor that varies between sweet and acid and can be consumed raw, preferably with its peel, during breakfast, as a dessert or between meals.”
Nutritional information for 150 grams of apple with peel
Energy: 96 calories
- Proteins: 0,3 g
- Fats: 0,75 g
- carbohydrates: 20,1 g
- Fibras: 3,1 g
- Vitamin A: 6 mcg
- Carotenoids: 39 mcg
- Vitamin E: 0,8 mg
- Vitamin C: 10,5 mg
- Potassium: 210 mg
In any case, before consuming any food, the first thing to do is consult the treating doctor or a nutritionist so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person, since the previous recommendations are not the ones indicated. for all people, because the information given above in no way replaces medical advice.