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IBS and Vitamin D – Is There a Link?

by Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert 2 Comments

Both vitamin D deficiency and IBS are common conditions. Around 1 in 5 people have a vitamin D deficiency and 1 in 10 have IBS (1).

So, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have both IBS and a vitamin D deficiency.

You may be wondering is there a link between the 2 or is this just a coincidence?

Should you be taking vitamin D supplements to help your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?

In this article, I will explain the link between IBS and vitamin D. I will also advise whether you should be taking a supplement for your IBS.

IBS and Vitamin D

Table of Contents

  • What Is Vitamin D and What Are The Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency?
  • Where Can I Get Vitamin D?
  • How Much Vitamin D Should we Have Daily?
  • Is There a Link Between Vitamin D and IBS?
  • The Research – is there a link?
  • Should You Take Vitamin D Supplement To Help Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
  • Take Home Message

What Is Vitamin D and What Are The Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency?

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which regulates your phosphate and calcium levels.

These micronutrients are needed to keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

You may have a vitamin D deficiency if you have any of the following symptoms (2, 3);

  • Generalized weakness
  • Bone pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Depression
  • Chronic fatigue

Where Can I Get Vitamin D?

We mostly get vitamin D from sunlight. Unfortunately, it isn’t clear how much sunlight you need per day as the strength of the sun varies between each location. How much you absorb also depends on how exposed your skin is.

You can also get small amounts of foods.

The following foods contain small amounts of vitamin D;

  • red meat
  • Liver
  • Egg yolks
  • Oily fish e.g. salmon
  • Fortified foods such as vegetable spreads and cereals.

Most people will struggle to get sufficient levels of vitamin D through sunlight and food. If you live in the UK, it is recommended that you take a 10mcg supplement during the winter months (4).

How Much Vitamin D Should we Have Daily?

Adults and children over the age of 1 should have 10mcg of vitamin D per day (5).

Is There a Link Between Vitamin D and IBS?

You may have seen stories in the media that suggest there is a link between vitamin D and IBS.

Sadly, the ‘link’ is not so clear.

The research we have is a little limited. Some studies are too small to draw conclusions from. Not all results agree. And some results could be by pure chance.

The Research – is there a link?

In one study 67% of IBS suffers were found to have a vitamin D deficiency. This is high in comparison to the normal 20% (3, 6).

However, many of these people had undiagnosed coeliac disease which would also increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies.

Another study found that more than 50% of IBS sufferers aged 6-21 had a vitamin D deficiency. This may seem high but sadly you won’t know if this was any higher or lower than others aged 6-21 as no comparison data in this age group was collected (7).

It is also known that both vitamin D and IBS also have links to depression and fatigue (8, 9). 

Summary: the research is still quite limited to draw strong conclusions from. 

Should You Take Vitamin D Supplement To Help Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

You will be keen to find out if taking vitamin D will help your IBS.

Sadly, the research is again limited in this area.

In one study, the use of vitamin D over 6 months significantly reduced IBS symptoms and improved quality of life in comparison to placebo (10).

In this study, IBS sufferers were given 50,000 IU vitamin D3 or a placebo for 6 months. Improvements in overall symptoms was seen with taking vitamin D in comparison to the placebo.

There is a further trial looking just at IBS sufferers with a vitamin D deficiency. Those who were treated with 20,000 IU / day for 6 months had an improved symptom severity score and quality of life (11).

Don’t get too excited just yet! Remember the people in this trial had a deficiency and some of the symptoms are very similar to IBS.

Lastly, the results of a further study suggested that vitamin D supplementation made little difference to IBS symptoms (12).

Remember! If you take a high dose of vitamin D then you run the risk of overdosing. This is because vitamin D is fat soluble. So please take medical advice before you supplement higher than 10mcg requirements.

Summary: it isn’t clear if taking vitamin D will help with IBS symptoms unless you already have a deficiency. You also won’t know how much vitamin D to take as there is no. consensus in the research.

Take Home Message

The research is inconclusive when it comes to the link between IBS and vitamin D.

Regardless of this, I would still advise you to be taking a supplement during winter months (10mcg / day) as the risk of deficiency is high.

If you have symptoms of fatigue and joint pain at other times, seek medical advice. Your doctor may need to prescribe a high dose supplement.

DO NOT take a high dose of vitamin D without medical advice. This can be dangerous as you can overdose.

Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert

Kirsten Jackson is a UK registered Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and founder of The Food Treatment Clinic. She has undergone many qualifications to get where she is today, including a UK BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics and Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetics. In addition to this, she has FODMAP Training from Kings College London University. Kirsten set up The Food Treatment Clinic in 2015 after first experiencing digestive problems herself. She felt that the NHS was unable to provide the support individuals needed and went on to specialise in this area before opening a bespoke IBS service. Kirsten also participates in charity work as an Expert Advisor for the IBS Network. In addition, she can be seen in publications such as Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph discussing IBS as an Official Media Spokesperson to the IBS Network.

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About Kirsten Jackson Consultant Dietitian BSc Hons, RD, PG Cert

Kirsten Jackson is a UK registered Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and founder of The Food Treatment Clinic. She has undergone many qualifications to get where she is today, including a UK BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics and Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Dietetics. In addition to this, she has FODMAP Training from Kings College London University. Kirsten set up The Food Treatment Clinic in 2015 after first experiencing digestive problems herself. She felt that the NHS was unable to provide the support individuals needed and went on to specialise in this area before opening a bespoke IBS service. Kirsten also participates in charity work as an Expert Advisor for the IBS Network. In addition, she can be seen in publications such as Cosmopolitan and The Telegraph discussing IBS as an Official Media Spokesperson to the IBS Network.

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  1. Kevin Grieve says

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    Having been diagnosed with Bile Acid Malabsorption for about a year or so and followed a low residue diet combined with Colesevelam – the bouts of nausea, cramps and bloating are a constant nag and as I also have a rare red blood cell disorder Polycythemia – with low iron levels as a result of a multitude of blood withdrawals (Iron 8) and low B12 (267) – and an appropriate diet to suit all these factors is even more challenging. Your blog is extremely enlightening and I am sure anyone who suffers from a digestive disorder will appreciate how well you explain the latest fad’s and their effectiveness. I hope you develop your research with regards to B.A.D as from what I have read – many IBS sufferers might have this undiagnosed.

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      Thank you for sharing Kevin! Glad you enjoyed the blog. Best Wishes Kirsten

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😣 IBS is a condition that others cannot see. As humans, we struggle to understand or truly believe in things that we can't touch, hold or see. As a result, IBS sufferers often feel quite alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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😇 IBS is estimated to affect 5-10% of the worldwide population - so you really aren’t alone! Follow the Take Control process of finding a community to support you - there are lots of online forums where you can chat and share your worries with other people who completely understand. ​​​​​​​​
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🎉 🎉 Fed up of trying everything you can but nothing seems to be working? Download my FREE IBS morning routine guide! Link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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⁉️ Have you heard of these symptoms before?

😳 Both of these symptoms can be caused by a few things and one of them is bowel cancer. But we don't know based on symptoms alone so please go and get checked.

🩸Blood can appear on a toilet tissue, in the toilet bowl or it can look like part or all of your stool is black.

⚖️ Unexplained weight loss means that you have lost weight despite eating adequate calories and not really changing your exercise routine. It can be common in IBS to lose weight but this is due to eating less food and so it is explainable.

🙏🙏 If you have either of these symptoms please see your doctor to get checked, don't take the chance.

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😭 Can you relate? Comment below👇👇​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
😫 Suffering from IBS can be difficult and burdensome especially when trying to go about your daily life. IBS is a condition that cannot be seen which makes it even more difficult for others to understand and can often feel very isolating😢. 

👉 Instead of keeping this condition to yourself, adopt the Take Control principle of community and get support from people who also have this condition. You can do this by opening up to friends (1 in 10 people have this!) or joining  online FB groups - this way you won't feel so alone in your fight! 
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🎉 🎉 Fed up of trying everything you can but nothing seems to be working? Download my FREE IBS morning guide - link in bio.​​​​​​​​

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🤔 WHICH ONES DID YOU KNOW? Comment below 👇 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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😞 IBS is a very complex disorder to navigate by yourself. It’s more than just altering your diet, a lot of factors are at play with your IBS. Trying to work out what triggers your IBS is an absolute mind field.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Adopting the Take Control Method, where the 4 pillars of IBS relief are all addressed (diet, movement, mental health and sleep), has helped so many of my clients to achieve that ultimate symptom relief because it considers EVERYTHING, not just what you out in your mouth.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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🎉 🎉 Fed up of trying everything you can but nothing seems to be working? Download my FREE IBS morning guide - link in bio.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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