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Foods to Avoid with an Overactive Gastrocolic Reflex

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Studies have found that people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional GI disorders often experience a heightened gastrocolic reflex, leading to an overactive bowel response after eating. Identifying and avoiding certain food triggers can be a key strategy for managing this exaggerated reflex and its uncomfortable symptoms.