
Dietary Management of IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder with typical symptoms including abdominal cramping/pain, gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. The primary dietary intervention to manage IBS is a low FODMAP diet. FODMAP is an acronym for several categories of fermentable carbohydrates which can induce digestive symptoms in susceptible individuals. The diet involves a stepwise approach with 3 phases. restriction, reintroduction and personalization. The object