In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Italy discussed the potential pathophysiological mechanisms of the low FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic gut discomfort; it's characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, distension, and bowel problems like diarrhea and constipation. It's estimated that as ...

In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as "leaky gut." Subscribe to ...

Dietary changes relieved abdominal pain and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome more effectively than medications, a new study shows. Seven out of 10 study participants reported significant ...

There's growing evidence that a Mediterranean diet can provide relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering people more variety and easier adherence than the current frontline ...

FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly. Some people experience ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers who followed a low-sugar, low-starch diet for one month improved their gut symptoms and lost weight, according to a study, suggesting it could be as effective ...

Share on Pinterest According to a new study, dietary interventions work better than medication when it comes to managing IBS symptoms. Image credit: FilippoBacci/Getty Images. Irritable bowel syndrome ...

For adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), combining a diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) and a gluten-free diet (GFD) appears to ...