Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Abbreviation FODMAP: Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Abbreviation FODMAP: Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can severely impact quality of life due to abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Symptoms can be improved by following a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs), but following this restricted diet can be challenging. This article provides guidance for all 3 phases of the low FODMAP diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

The term “food hypersensitivity” refers to both food allergies and food intolerances. Food intolerances are not the same as food allergies, although some of the symptoms can be similar. When you have a food intolerance, symptoms usually begin within a few hours of eating the food you are intolerant to.