Low-FODMAP Diet Is Equivalent with Traditional IBS Diet

The low-FODMAP (fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols) diet, which has a reduced content of fermentable short-chain carbohydrates, has become popular in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). To compare the effectiveness of a low-FODMAP diet with the traditional IBS diet, investigators conducted a randomized, controlled, multicenter, single-blind trial of 75 patients in Sweden with IBS of all subtypes.

Patients followed either a low-FODMAP diet or the traditional diet, which involved eating three regular meals and three snacks a day; having neither too much nor too little each time; avoiding being too hungry or too full; evenly distributing the consumption of fiber throughout the day; eating in a peace…