Sensitivity to FODMAPs
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. These types of carbs are harder for the small intestines to absorb. These are food rich in fructose, fructans, lactose, sugar alcohols, and galactans. The high consumption of these foods often leads to stomach problems associated with IBS.
Patients with IBS may notice increased sensitivity to foods rich in FODMAP, especially females who happen to have their menstrual cycle. As a result, many experts experimented with these foods and developed a FODMAP diet. This diet instructs patients to avoid foods high in FODMAP, like dairy products, wheat-based products, and some vegetables and vegetables that can increase IBS.
86% of patients with IBS who tried the low-FODMAP diet significantly lowered the severity and frequency of the symptoms of IBS. Instead of FODMAP foods, their diet was replaced with high-fiber foods like eggs, potatoes, zucchini, blueberries, and pineapple.
The low-FODMAP diet is complicated. Consulting a physician is the primary step in trying this diet.
