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ArticleJGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology2021

Naturally-occurring dietary salicylates in the genesis of functional gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: Pilot study.

Caroline J Tuck, Sreepurna Malakar, Jacqueline S Barrett, Jane G Muir, Peter R Gibson

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Article in JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Caroline J TuckDepartment of Gastroenterology Alfred Hospital and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5343-7842
Sreepurna MalakarDepartment of Gastroenterology Alfred Hospital and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Jacqueline S BarrettDepartment of Gastroenterology Alfred Hospital and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Jane G MuirDepartment of Gastroenterology Alfred Hospital and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Peter R GibsonDepartment of Gastroenterology Alfred Hospital and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9108-1712
Monash University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimAn elimination-rechallenge dietary approach targeting naturally-occurring bioactive chemicals has been proposed to alleviate functional gastrointestinal symptoms. A major focus of this approach is salicylates. This study aimed to address the potential role of dietary salicylates in the induction of symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

methodsA pilot, double-blind, randomized, cross-over trial of 2-week low-

resultsTen participants with IBS completed the study, including one with known aspirin-sensitivity. Overall, no differences in symptoms were observed (

conclusionsThese results provide some evidence that food-related salicylates may influence the genesis of symptoms in a subset of patients with IBS. A larger cohort is needed to determine the incidence of salicylate-sensitivity and further evaluate the diet as a potential therapeutic target.The protocol was registered at www.anzctr.org.au (ACTRN12620001250921).

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diet therapyirritable bowel syndromesalicylates

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PMCPMC8341183
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