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Exercise can ease stress and may reduce constipation in people with IBS. Exercise can help with many ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While exercise isn't a cure for IBS, it can boost overall health, reduce stress, and help with gastrointestinal problems like constipation, a common occurrence in people with IBS.
These supplements may also help relieve IBS symptoms: 1  Probiotic supplement (containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium), 5 to 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day. 2  Flaxseed, ground, 6 to 24 grams per day -- to relieve constipation. 3  Melatonin, 1 to 3 mg one hour before bedtime.