Ayurvedic Nutritional Counseling for Patients With IBS in Comparison to Conventional Nutritional Counseling

Randomized Controlled Study on Ayurvedic Nutritional Counseling for Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Comparison to Conventional Nutritional Counseling

The main goal of this randomized controlled clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy of an individual Ayurvedic nutritional counseling (according to tradition) compared to an individual conventional dietary advice (according to the German Nutrition Society - DGE) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. It is to be investigated whether nutritional therapy elements, which patients can self-implement independently in the home environment, can achieve sustainable therapy effects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis "irritable bowel syndrome" according to the ROM-III criteria and the German S3 guideline (Layer 2011)
• Female and male patients between 18 and 70 years of age
• Declaration of consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bad general condition
• Serious acute or chronic comorbidity
• Pregnancy and breast feeding period
• Eating disorder
• In recognition procedures for early retirement or disability
• Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial
• Participation in a clinical trial within the last 3 months before enrollment