What is a Low-FODMAP Diet and Who Can Benefit from It?

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disease of the intestines that results in stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation, often try a variety of restrictive diets to get relief.

The low-FODMAP diet helps approximately 70% of people with IBS live healthy, symptom-free lives.

What is FODMAP?

FODMAP is an acronym for:

Fermentable
Oligosaccharides (fructans a...