The Effect of Coltect (Selenium, Curcumin and Green Tea) on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Effect of Coltect (Selenium, Curcumin and Green Tea) on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes many symptoms, including abdominal pain, irregular
 bowel movements and bloating. It may be caused by loe degree inflammation of the intestine.
 The ingredients of coltect which contains green tea, selenium, and curcumin have been proven
 very safe and have anti inflammatory and anti oxidant activity. The aim of the study is to
 see whether the use of Coltect can improve symptoms in IBS patients.
The etiology of Irritable bowel syndrome is unknown but some evidence suggests it may be
 caused by a certain degree of inflammation, another theory is that intestinal flora has an
 influence on IBS. Coltect combines 3 ingredients: green tea, selenium and curcumin, all of
 which have been shown to have anti inflammatory and anti oxidant activity. the aim of the
 study is to investigate if use of coltect can improve symptoms in IBS patients
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  IBS as defined by the Rome III criteria

 -  for those above age 40 a colonoscopy within the last 5 years

 -  no new treatment in the last 2 weeks

 -  not receiving any antibiotics in the last 2 weeks

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  any large abdominal operation (such as colectomy) in the past

 -  a known disease of the gastrointestinal tract

 -  any significant debilitating disease such as sever heart failure, un controlled
 diabetes,