Iberogast - a strong combination which targets the activity of the enteric neural networks. Because of its various symptoms, functional gastrointestinal disorders always pose a challenge for patients and doctors. With its multi-target approach, Iberogast tackles different structures in the gastrointestinal tract. The herbal tincture normalises disturbed motility, decreases hypersensitivity, reduces overactive acid production and attacks inflammation. As experts at the annual “Conference of the German Society for Neuro-Gastroenterology and Motility” explained, quite often a disturbed enteric nervous system (ENS) is the underlying cause when our gastrointestinal tract finds itself in distress. Therefore, scientists aimed to closely observe which effects this...

Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) run a greater risk of psychiatric disorders, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers claim that more psychological support and longer follow-up is needed for the children affected and their parents. It is already known that adults with IBD (Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease) run an increased risk of psychiatric disorders. Now a new study shows that children with IBD also run a higher risk of mental health problems. More than 6,400 children with IBD, born between 1973 and 2013, were included in the study....