With another prescription medication for IBS biting the dust (see No More Zelnorm), patients are once again forced to look for relief from the world of alternative medicine. Slippery elm is one such supplement that has been used for a variety of health problems, including digestive difficulties. Due to its various properties, slippery elm is one of those interesting substances that is thought to be effective in relieving the symptoms of both constipation and diarrhea. If you would like to learn more about slippery elm as a possible remedy for your symptoms, see my new article “Before You Take Slippery Elm for IBS”.

If you have tried slippery elm, please share your experience on the IBS Discussion forum.