Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Medically Reviewed Can you have too much of a good thing? Yes — even low-FODMAP foods can trigger IBS in excessive portions. Stocksy If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chances are you’ve heard of the low-FODMAP diet. But how does the diet work, and can it really help you manage the hallmark symptoms of IBS, like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea? Created by researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, the low-FODMAP diet is a science-backed way for people with gastrointestinal conditions like IBS to figure out which foods trigger their symptoms so they can li...