Managing irritable bowel syndrome: The low-FODMAP diet.

Dugum, Mohannad; Barco, Kathy; Garg, Samita · Cleve Clin J Med · 2016

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Abstract

A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) has been found to significantly reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The diet is best implemented in two phases: initial strict elimination of foods high in FODMAPs, then gradual reintroduction based on symptoms. Further study of this diet's effect on intestinal microbiota is needed.

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