title: Low FODMAP diet efficacy in IBS patients-what is the evidence and what else do we need to know?
abstract: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common and significant health problem which may be treatable with dietary interventions. Here we aim to explain the principles of the low Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides and Polyol diet, and discuss both the limitations and opportunities of the diet in those with IBS, a common cause of presentation to primary and secondary care in New Zealand.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kortlever
authors.affiliation: Dietitian, Dietary Specialists, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Clarice
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hebblethwaite
authors.affiliation: Dietitian, Dietary Specialists, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leeper
authors.affiliation: Dietitian, Dietary Specialists, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Leigh
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.affiliation: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VU University Medical Centre, Netherlands.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mulder
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch.
authors.forename: Richard B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Gearry
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D005285:Fermentation; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000178:diet therapy*; D009005:Monosaccharides / Q000378:metabolism; D009520:New Zealand; D011108:Polymers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D009005:Monosaccharides; D011108:Polymers; C024617:polyol