An interesting new review has come out demonstrating that people with IBS are likely to be deficient in vitamin D!

There is also evidence to suggest that supplementation with vitamin D may significantly reduce the symptoms in those who were deficient.

The sample sizes available were too small for this to be 100% conclusive, however if you have IBS it is worthwhile to get your vitamin D levels tested.

Read the full study here.

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