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Sucrose malabsorption and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) both have symptoms that overlap with common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID). These common symptoms include abdominal pain/cramping, bloating, and diarrhea…
INTRODUCTION: A diet low in FODMAPs (LFD) is only effective in 50-60% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and is restrictive, time-consuming, and carries the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, there is a need for novel dietary therapies for IBS…
Ageing seems to have a beneficial effect on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (Sperber et al. Gastroenterology 2021), and the odds of developing IBS are lower when age is above 50 years (Lovell & Ford CGH 2012). Older age may also affect symptom reporting and quality of life…
INTRODUCTION: The current ‘step-down’ approach to implementing a low FODMAP diet (LFD) in which all 5 FODMAP groups are restricted presents significant practical challenges for patients, A ‘step-up’ approach has been proposed where only 1-2 FODMAP groups are initially restricted and further restric…