wmblathers
wmblathers t1_ja3jt24 wrote
Reply to comment by nyxnars in New research establishes a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation by thebelsnickle1991
Yes, though it's not at all clear that IBS is a microbiome issue (though I wouldn't be surprised by more correlations there, too).
wmblathers t1_ja53b6z wrote
Reply to comment by roccmyworld in New research establishes a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation by thebelsnickle1991
>It is caused by poor mental health.
It is not. There are many theories about the origins of IBS, and mental health is only one item on a rather long list. It's not even near the top of many lists.