A Pilot Study of Hemp Hull WFI (BB01) to Reduce Intestinal Permeability in IBS-Diarrhea With Evidence of Bile Acid Diarrhea

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome-bile acid diarrhea (IBS-BAD) have no evidence of significant histologically-evident inflammation or ulceration. The condition is often unrecognized in comparison with natural variations in bowel function in the general population. Hemp seeds are a complete source of protein, providing all nine essential amino acids, as well as polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Hemp hulls, the outer shell of the seeds, are typically rich in dietary fiber and phenolics and showed to have a beneficial effect on gut barrier function in vitro.

To demonstrate reduced intestinal permeability after 3 weeks of BB01 (20g of BB01, which reflects 15g of insoluble dietary fiber) consumption in a group of 10 patients with IBS-diarrhea with evidence of bile acid diarrhea, a group that has been previously documented to have increased GI permeability.