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A member asked:
Why is caffeine not recommended for people with ibs? why does it cause pain? i drink about 120mg/day.
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Irritability: Caffeine make thing irritable including your colon . for some people it make the IBS worse.
Answered 12/27/2015
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Trigger: Caffeine is a stimulant that also stimulates your bowel. Caffeine is considered a trigger that you should avoid to avoid symptoms of IBS. That being said, you may not want to give up caffeine in your life, but beware of the potential to cause flares due to caffeine a stimulant properties. http://tinyurl.com/zwjed9s
Answered 12/27/2015
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