Gluten-free diet fot endometriosis-associated gastrointestinal symptoms
Women with endometriosis often report gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping,may have a negative impact on women’s lives having endometriosis and which can mimic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) leading to potential misdiagnosis. A commonly suggested dietary…
Key Points Lay SummaryMonitoring eating behavior is important
The relationship between dietary products and endometriosis gained interest after the recognition that a proper diet can improve pathological and physiological processes. There is also a belief that the benefits of some anti-oxidants may have a therapeutic effect on the…
Key Points Lay SummaryEndometriosis diet and the quality of life
Women with endometriosis suffer mainly from pelvic pain which results in a negative effect on the quality of life. Although several treatment options have been proposed, some endometriosis patients still have poor quality of life due to pelvic pain. Upon…
Key Points Lay SummaryGluten Intake May Not Have an Effect on Endometriosis
Carbohydrate quality and certain types of fiber such as total vegetable and cruciferous vegetable fiber seem to be associated with endometriosis in women before menopause, found a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. According to the study, it…
Key Points Lay SummaryDietary adjustments do not increase the quality of life of women with endometriosis.
Even though dietary changes do not seem to increase patients’ quality of life, they lead to a perceived reduction in symptoms. No specific adjustment in the diet increases the quality of life of women with endometriosis, according to a new…
Key Points Lay SummaryNon-pharmacological self-care: dietary modifications in women with endometriosis.
The academic interest on the role of diet in endometriosis has grown due to its possible relation with inflammation, estrogenic activity, and menstrual cycles. Multiple dietary strategies and prescriptions are being used to deal with the pelvic pain and gastrointestinal…
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