To prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.Behavioral risk factors
- Diet
- Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients.
- Psycho-social situation
- Acute and chronic stress
- Psychological stress
Disease-related risk factors
- Food allergy
- Food intolerances (50-70% of cases vs normal population: 20-25%):
- Fructose intolerance (fruit sugar intolerance).
- Lactose intolerance (lactose intolerance) due to lactase deficiency.
- Sorbitol tolerance – disorder of utilization of sorbitol in the small intestineSorbitol is formed by so-called “catalytic hydrogenation” from glucose. It is converted into fructose in the body.Sorbitol is used as a sugar substitute, especially in diabetic products and energy-reduced foods (e.g., chewing gum). Sorbitol (sorbitol) has the E number 420.
