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Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
People with irritable bowel syndrome can find relief with Mediterranean diet: Study
New Delhi: A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome affects an estimated 4-11 per cent of all people, and a majority of patients prefer dietary interventions to medication. The low FODMAP diet leads to symptom improvement in more than half of patients, but is restrictive and hard to follow. Previous investigations from Michigan Medicine researchers in the US into more accessible alternative diets led to a proposed 'FODMAP simple,' which attempted to only restrict the food groups in the FODMAP acronym that are most likely to cause symptoms. In the new study published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, participants were randomised into two groups, one following the Mediterranean diet and the other following the low FODMAP diet, a common restrictive diet for IBS. In the Mediterranean diet group, 73 per cent of the patients met the primary endpoint for symptom improvement, versus 81.8 per cent in the low FODMAP group. 'Restrictive diets, such as low FODMAP, can be difficult for patients to adopt,' said Prashant Singh, Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist and lead author on the paper. 'In addition to the issue of being costly and time-consuming, there are concerns about nutrient deficiencies and disordered eating when trying a low FODMAP diet. The Mediterranean diet interested us as an alternative that is not an elimination diet and overcomes several of these limitations related to a low FODMAP diet,' Kumar added. The Mediterranean diet is already popular among physicians for its benefits to cardiovascular, cognitive, and general health. Previous research on the effect of the Mediterranean diet on IBS, however, had yielded conflicting results. While the Mediterranean diet did provide symptom relief, the low FODMAP group experienced a greater improvement measured by both abdominal pain intensity and IBS symptom severity score. 'This study adds to a growing body of evidence which suggests that a Mediterranean diet might be a useful addition to the menu of evidence-based dietary interventions for patients with IBS,' said William Chey, chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Planet Strengthens Middle East Presence, partners with Imdaad to drive sustainability initiative in the UAE
SINGAPORE, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Planet Environmental Solutions and Imdaad are pleased to announce the signing of strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing sustainability-led solutions across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The agreement was signed by Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer of Imdaad and Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations' growth journeys in the region. Empowering the UAE's Green Goals Together The partnership combines Blue Planet's global leadership in sustainable environmental technologies and circular economy platforms with Imdaad's extensive operational expertise in waste management and environmental services within the UAE. Together, the two companies will focus on delivering impactful, scalable solutions that align with the UAE's circular economy agenda and environmental sustainability goals. Under the agreement, the partnership will initially focus on the following core service areas: Landfill Mining Biogas Production Tank Cleaning and Industrial Services Disaster Recovery and Remediation Complementary Environmental Services "We are excited to join forces with Imdaad to build a robust platform that delivers innovative circular solutions addressing critical environmental challenges in the UAE," said Prashant Singh, CEO of Blue Planet. "Through this alliance, we will leverage local expertise to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with the UAE's sustainability ambitions." Mr. Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer of Imdaad, commented: "Our partnership with Blue Planet is a significant step in advancing Imdaad's long-term vision of promoting enhanced environmental services, sustainability and a robust circular economy in the UAE. By combining our operational strengths with Blue Planet's innovation-driven approach, we aim to create high-impact solutions that not only serve our clients but also contribute meaningfully to Dubai's and the UAE's sustainable development goals. " About Blue Planet Founded in 2017, Blue Planet is a Singapore-headquartered company pioneering regional sustainability through technology-driven and IP-based end-to-end solutions for waste management and upcycling. The company has successfully built an innovative technology- driven waste management platform, integrating solutions across various stages of the waste life cycle. Blue Planet is committed to advancing circular economy solutions and achieving its vision of zero waste to landfill.
