The Low FODMAP Approach to Diet

F - Fermentable
O - Oligosaccharides > Fructans Galactans
D - Disaccharides > Lactose
M - Monosaccharides > Fructose
A - and
P - Polyols

Patients who may benefit from following a Low FODMAP Diet are:

  • People that have abnormal GIT fructose/fructans/galactans handling and absorption. 

  • 30 % of Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients may benefit. 

  • 40 % of recovered Coeliac Disease patients may benefit.

There is no accurate test for this at this stage on the Sunshine Coast. There is a fructose breath test only. There is no breath test for fructans, galactans or polyols.

What can patients do?

Try a Low FODMAP Approach to Diet. The aim is to decrease dietary small chain fermentable carbohydrates and to decrease fermentation and bloating.

Initially, it is best to AVOID these foods for two months to see if you respond. All patients should at least avoid fructose and galactans. In the long term you may be able to just limit these foods. Some patients benefit from a clinical review and dietary discussion with Dr White for specific advice.

This is NOT a gluten free diet. Gluten is NOT the issue.

Summary of FODMAP Food Sources

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