By Dr R. Adeel guest for GastroLife Weight gain is attributable to a number of well-known causes which we are usually aware of. However, there is another very important over-looked factor which is called methane gas. This gas is produced in the gut by Archaea, a microorganism that can be found in the intestinal tract, […]
Do you know that almost 68% of the world population has some kind of lactose malabsorption? Lactose intolerance and milk allergy are two common problems and can affect both children and adults. Read on to learn their symptoms, treatments, and how they differ from each other. Due to the resemblance in connotation, milk allergy and […]
We all could’ve been here at least once in a lifetime: You may have eaten something, and your belly started aching. You’d occasionally feel bloated or experience indigestion. Things couldn’t have been better until opening up the bowls. A food intolerance could be the issue if you’d usually started having abdominal cramps and bloating, right […]
Do you get exhausted early? Do you find it difficult to climb the stairs without a gasp, even though you are physically fit? If yes, chances are you may be low on iron- especially if you are a pregnant woman. Although you might not think of iron as an essential nutrient, you will be shocked […]
Everybody knows that vitamins are essential for a healthy living. But do you know a lot about them? How many vitamins there are? How do they help you fight diseases and stay healthy? What is the recommended dietary allowance per day for different vitamins? How do you meet these requirements? And what are the deficiency […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also known as IBS, is one of the commonest debilitating gastrointestinal disorders that significantly affects the digestive system. It is a group of symptoms which consistently occur together. The most common of these are the stomach cramps, bloating, discomfort, diarrhoea and constipation which usually alternates with each other. The symptoms vary among […]
Ferritin is a protein in cells that contains iron, it reflects the level of stored iron in the body. Having enough iron stores is important, a ferritin deficiency can deplete iron stores quickly. There are two types of iron found in food, haem and non-haem iron. Haem iron sources are found in foods such as […]
Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) is a common bacteria that stays in your gut and can infect your stomach and small intestine. It affects more than 50% of the world’s population. In most people, no symptoms develop, and they may never know that they carry H. pylori in their gut. However, symptoms, when developed, include sores […]
How do FODMAP foods cause symptoms? Is there a FODMAP test? F = Fermentable O = Oligosaccharides D = Disaccharides M = Monosaccharides And P = Polyols *GastroLife is a testing centre, information provided in this post is not intended to replace any advice given by your Dietitian. It is advisable to consult with your […]
Exciting News… We are happy to announce that we will be moving our Galway clinic to the Bon Secours Hopital, Galway from August. We are delighted to be working alongside other Health Professionals in one of Irelands leading private hospitals. Bon Secours Hospital Galway is part of the Bon Secours Health System, Ireland’s largest independent […]
