Table 1.

Exclusions made during randomisation clinics

Exclusion	n = 52 (%)
Average baseline stools frequency >3	14 (27%)
Does not wish to participate	13 (25%)
BMI too high	9 (17%)
Pre study diary not fully completed	3 (6%)
Clinical signs of alarm	3 (6%)
BMI too low	1 (2%)
Anti-psychotic medication in last month	1 (2%)
Lactose intolerance or immunodeficiency	1 (2%)
Organic bowel disease	1 (2%)
2 week holiday during next 4 weeks	1 (2%)
Change of treatment for IBS in last 4 weeks	1 (2%)
History of laxative abuse	1 (2%)
Diet change in last 4 weeks	1 (2%)
IBS SSS less than 75	1 (2%)
General anaesthesia in last month	1 (2%)