Eliminating Common IBS Triggers

An IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) trigger is something that sets off a chain reaction in the body leading to symptoms of diarrhea or constipation (or both). Here’s a short list of things you want to avoid while you’re getting your IBS symptoms under control:

• Alcohol

• Antibiotics

• Aspartame

• Carbonated drinks

• Dairy

• Monosodium glutamate

• Processed foods

• Spicy foods

• Stress

• Sugar

• Wheat

• Yeast