Dietary Aspects of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Abstract

Diets modify gastric function in various ways. Fibre influences acidity, pepsin and bile acid concentrations both in vitro and in vivo. Both animal studies and clinical studies in humans give reason to believe that a diet rich in fibre may protect against the development of peptic ulceration.

Key Words:

• Diet
• fibre
• gastric function
• peptic ulceration