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• Western diet reduces diversity of gut microflora, study says
  People who eat a Western-style diet high in artificial sweeteners, fructose and sugar alcohols could be at higher risk of obesity and metabolic disorders, Swiss researchers said. A review of previous research showed that this type of diet leads to a loss of diversity in gut microflora, setting in motion a series of processes that contribute to metabolic disorders and obesity. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News (8/31)

Guide to Healthy Living

• People have choices when removing dairy from a diet, experts say
  People who remove dairy from their diet have many whole-food options for getting the protein and nutrients they need, along with products such as soy-based milks and cheeses, rice-based ice cream and coconut yogurt. Registered dietitian Rebecca Dority of Texas Christian University says that while dairy alternatives may come close to tasting like the real thing, it is important to compare product labels to ensure they provide adequate nutrition. Today's Dietitian (8/2012)

• Microgreens pack more nutrition than mature vegetables
  Growers have begun to peddle microgreens -- plants that are 14 days old or younger -- touting their massive nutrient content and the vibrant colors they add to dishes. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture discovered that the leaves of microgreens packed four to six times more nutrients than the leaves of mature adult leaves, making them the latest vegetable craze. National Public Radio/The Salt blog (8/30)

• Study looks at benefits of organic produce, meats
  U.S. researchers reviewed more than 200 studies and found organic produce and meat generally do not contain more vitamins and nutrients than regular foods but they do reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The report said many of the studies included in the analysis did not list standards used to determine an organic food. Reuters (9/4)

• Chefs find economical ways to go gluten-free
  Chefs around the country are realizing that catering to gluten-free patrons can significantly boost their bottom line. Chef R.L. Boyd of Washington, D.C.,'s Mie N Yu restaurant experiments with gluten-free ingredients and has specific protocol in place to keep consumers safe and food prices in check. The Washington Post/On Small Business (8/27)

• Celiac disease diagnosis sends baker in a new direction
  Not long after baker and food magazine editor Nancy Brown began a gluten-free diet to treat her celiac disease, she took on the challenge of finding ways to make gluten-free cookies and pastries light and fluffy without using wheat-based flour. She worked with flours made from ground rice and sorghum, researched how to improve texture and developed four types of gluten-free flours she uses in her bakery goods, which she sells at her new company goodlifebaking.com. Peoria Journal Star (Ill.) (9/1)

Diagnosis & Treatment

• FDA approves linaclotide for constipation, irritable bowel syndrome
  The FDA approved Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Forest Laboratories' Linzess, or linaclotide, to treat chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. The partners plan to commercialize the drug in the fourth quarter. Bloomberg (8/30), Reuters (8/30)

Clinical Trial Monitor

A selection of U.S. based clinical trials seeking participants

• A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of MEDI-565 in Adults With Gastrointestinal Adenocarcinomas
  District of Columbia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania. clinicaltrials.gov

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea (IBS-D) Rifaximin Re-Treatment Study (TARGET 3)
  Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgina, Washington, Wisconsin. clinicaltrials.gov

• Rifaximin and Placebo in the Treatment of Bowel Dysfunction After Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
  New Jersey, New York. clinicaltrials.gov

• A Safety Study of 3 Different Bowel Cleansing Preparations
  Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia. clinicaltrials.gov

• Diagnosis of Intestinal Motility by Image Analysis Using Capsule Endoscopy
  Arizona, Minnesota, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Sweden. clinicaltrials.gov

The Last Word

News and information from the American College of Gastroenterology

• Don't let IBS ruin your day: Take control of your symptoms
  Tired of the abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation associated with IBS? IBS is a common digestive disorder affecting millions of Americans every day. Learn the facts about IBS and find out which treatment options are right for you.

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