A recent study published in Gastroenterology uncovers how psychological stress may trigger immune responses to food, leading to symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The research, led by Cecilia Berin, emphasizes that stress can induce immune reactions similar to those seen in food allergies. The study involved exposing mice to ovalbumin under stress and measuring their physiological responses, ultimately revealing that stress has a direct effect on the gastrointestinal system, potentially shedding light on a broader understanding of IBS.
This study highlights the key role that activation of the immune system by food plays in many diseases beyond those that we typically think of as food allergies.
Psychological stress can have direct effects on the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract.
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