What is Low fodmap diet?
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The ‘Low FODMAP’ diet restricts foods containing poorly absorbed sugars from the diet which are rapidly fermented by bacteria in the bowel drawing in fluid and produceing gas. This can cause a number of symptoms for those with a functional gut disorder, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
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How do members experience Low fodmap diet?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 27 | 22 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 6 | 8 | |
| Constipation | 4 | 2 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | 2 | |
| Bowel irritability | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 2 | |
| Boredom | 1 | |
| Bowel urgency | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | |
| Frustration | 1 | |
| Hunger at night | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 19 |
Member evaluations
GeorgeFormer'GutGuy'
evaluated on May 06, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for abdominal bloating: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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