22 May 2018 Blackmores Institute Fatty acids and IBS - is there a link? 22 May 2018 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Researchers are calling for further studies on the possible link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) following their results showing women with IBS had lower levels of essential fatty acids in their plasma. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.