icon-account icon-glass

Join the community!

We'll keep you up to date with interesting news, product information and offers so you never miss out.

No boring newsletters and we'll never share your address. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Popular Products

The Lean Protein
Whey protein powder for weight-loss.
The Energy Booster
Pre/intra-workout powder with BCAAs.
The Glow Booster
Collagen supplement for skin.

5 Tips For Managing IBS

28th February 2023

28th February 2023

By Shivraj Bassi

If you're one of the many people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - and around 1 in 20 of us do - then you will know all too well that this condition can tricky to manage. The symptoms can be debilitating, with symptoms such as cramping, bloating and diarrhoea.

With so much information out there, it can be hard to know how best to deal to manage your symptoms and keep yourself healthy. We've put together our top tips for managing IBS. 

See a doctor

If you think you may be suffering from IBS, it's important to speak to your doctor or dietician. They'll be able to properly assess you, outline your symptoms, conduct a full physical examination and provide advice on the best way forward with managing your IBS.

Keep a food diary

Every person deals with IBS differently. Some foods might leave you gassy and bloated whilst others may cause absolutely no problems. It's important for you to figure out which foods you can eat and which ones you should avoid. A food diary where you track everything you eat in a day is a great way to do this. You can use this as a guide in the future to make sure you’re eating foods that will keep your body happy.

Take a look at the FODMAP diet

If you’ve never heard of the FODMAP diet, it's an acronym for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, and is a game changer for IBS sufferers. All of the long, hard-to-pronounce words above are a group of carbohydrates that the digestive system often struggles to break down. By eating as little food from these groups as possible, you could be avoiding many of your symptoms.

This might sound simple, but often keeping track of the various foods that make up these carbohydrate groups can leave you feeling quite overwhelmed and confused. Lucky for you, numerous free (and some not so free) apps and websites have been developed to help. We recommend: The Monash University Low FODMAP Diet Guide and FODMAP by FoodMaestro.

Take probiotics

Research has shown that probiotics may help to alleviate the onset of IBS symptoms by supplementing the gut's natural bacteria and helping to balance intestinal flora. The Digest Capsules contain not only probiotics but also a smart blend of prebiotics, digestive enzymes and ginger to pack a healthy, gut balancing punch. Take two daily with your main meal to ease symptoms.

Develop a strong support network

Let’s be honest - IBS can be stressful, frustrating and embarrassing. You may go through times where you feel completely helpless and alone but it's important to remind yourself that you truly aren’t. Surround yourself with friends and family who are supportive and understanding. There are also plenty of online IBS support groups which can be easily found on social media pages and websites where you can meet and chat to people going through the same things as you.

Product Spotlight

Need Expert Advice?

Other Insights

The Dangers of Silica
Ever opened a sachet of hydration powder, only to have a puff of dust cloud waft up into your nostrils? You're not imagining it. Most electrolyte drinks on the market contain silica - a synthetic anti-caking agent added to keep powders dry, free-flowing, and easy to manufacture at scale. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes ingredients that doesn’t need to be there… unless your priority is speed and profit margins, not people. Let’s break this down. What is silica? Silica (aka silicon dioxide) is a compound found in sand, quartz, those little sachets that come with new shoes, and yes - in many processed foods and supplement powders. In this industry, it’s added to prevent clumping and help powders flow smoothly and zip through high-speed packaging machines. It’s not added for your health. It’s added for efficiency.  And here’s the thing: silica is not inherently dangerous when eaten in small quantities — it occurs naturally in some foods, after all. But when it’s inhaled, it’s a whole different story. Let’s talk about silicosis Silicosis is a serious lung disease caused by breathing in fine particles of silica.  Many of these powders are so bone-dry and ultrafine that you can’t help but inhale a bit when you open a sachet. And while regulators have deemed it “safe” for consumption, they’re not telling you what happens when you’re breathing that dust in day after day. We think it matters. Why it’s used anyway (and why we don’t). Silica makes life easier for big manufacturers. When a powder is dry and ultra-fine, it runs like a dream through industrial machinery. That means more sachets filled per minute, fewer machine stoppages, and higher production yields. In other words: cheaper, faster, more profitable. It’s what most brands do - especially the ones backed by big investors who demand a return on their money. That’s just the way it works. Innermost is proudly independent. Something we don’t talk about often enough is that we’re 100% self-owned. No outside investors. No pressure to cut corners to meet someone else’s margin goals. That means we get to put your health - not shareholder value - first. We created The Hydrate Blend to be 100% natural, functional, and free from synthetic fillers. No nasties. No shortcuts. And absolutely no silica. Yes, it might cost a little more than the cheapest stuff on the market - but it’s better for your body, and your lungs. Let’s call it what it is. Most people will never think twice about inhaling the powder that wafts up out of their electrolyte powder. But we do. Because we know the supplement industry loves to hide behind shortcuts and call it innovation. Loves to throw in cheap ingredients because they’re easier - not because they’re better. Loves to race to the bottom on cost while pretending they’re leading on health. That’s not us. That’s never been us. We’re not here to cut corners. We’re here to raise standards. And sometimes that means doing things the hard way - like formulating a hydration product without any silica in it, knowing full well it’ll be way harder to do. But your health is worth the effort. Read more
What Supplements Should I Take On A Daily Basis?