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Bran tablets and diverticular disease

I Taylor, H L Duthie

    British Medical Journal
    |April 24, 1976
    PubMed
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    Bran tablets are the most effective treatment for symptomatic diverticular disease, significantly improving symptoms and normalizing colonic function. This dietary fiber intervention offers a convenient and acceptable solution for patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Nutrition
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Diverticular disease is a common condition affecting the colon.
    • Symptomatic diverticular disease can significantly impact patient quality of life.
    • Abnormal colonic motility is a potential pathophysiological factor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy of three treatments for symptomatic diverticular disease.
    • To evaluate the impact of treatments on colonic smooth muscle electrical activity and motility.
    • To identify the most effective intervention for improving symptoms and normalizing pathophysiology.

    Main Methods:

    • A crossover trial design was employed to compare treatments.
    • High-roughage diet (HRD), Normacol with antispasmodic, and bran tablets were assessed.

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  • Colonic smooth muscle electrical rhythm and motility parameters were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Bran tablets significantly increased daily stool weight and decreased intestinal transit time.
    • All treatments reduced the incidence of abnormal colonic electrical rhythms, with bran tablets showing the greatest reduction.
    • Bran tablets were the only treatment to significantly normalize high percentage colonic motility.

    Conclusions:

    • Bran tablets are superior to HRD and Normacol plus antispasmodic for treating symptomatic diverticular disease.
    • Bran effectively improves symptoms and normalizes abnormal colonic pathophysiological changes.
    • Bran tablets offer a convenient, acceptable, and effective therapeutic option.