ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2017
Diet in irritable bowel syndrome: What to recommend, not what to forbid to patients!
Review in World journal of gastroenterology, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 66 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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66 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 151 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Efficacy of a low-FODMAP diet in adult irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of nutrition · 2021Pooled it
- Comparative Effects of Four Dietary Approaches on Symptom Severity and Quality of Life in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2026Trial
- A randomized trial of inulin for bowel symptoms, depression and quality of life in constipation predominant IBS.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
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- Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Characteristics of Australian and New Zealand osteopaths who treat patients presenting with non-musculoskeletal complaints: outcomes from two practice-based research networks.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2025Article
- Mendelian Randomization Analysis Reveals Causal Associations Between Beverages and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Alcohol, but Not Others.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Review
- Remission of irritable bowel syndrome with lifestyle medicine.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Decoding Abdominal Pain in Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Constipation: Mechanisms and Managements.Current gastroenterology reports · 2025Review
- The association between the Mediterranean Diet and the prime diet quality score and new-diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome: a matched case-control study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Gluten-Free Diet for Fashion or Necessity? Review with New Speculations on Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like Disorders.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Frequency of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Children Aged 4 to 9 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study.Clinical pediatrics · 2024Article
- Diet and Physical Activity in Fabry Disease: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is There a Common Pathway?Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2024Review
- Nutraceuticals and biotics in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2024Review
- The Role of Diet in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Food Intolerances, Food Allergies and IBS: Lights and Shadows.Nutrients · 2024Review
- Carbohydrate beliefs and practices of ultra-endurance runners in Ireland for gastrointestinal symptom management.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
6 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
A substantial proportion of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) associate their symptoms with the ingestion of specific foods. Therefore, in recent years, scientific research has increasingly focused on the role of diet in IBS and dietary management is now considered an important tool in IBS treatment. This article reviews the main dietary approaches in IBS emphasizing evidence from experimental and observational studies and summarizing the main diet and lifestyle recommendations provided by dietary guidelines and scientific literature. Despite the limited evidence for a beneficial role, general advice on healthy eating and lifestyle is recommended as the first-line approach in the dietary management of IBS. Standard recommendations include adhering to a regular meal pattern, reducing intake of insoluble fibers, alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, and fat, as well as performing regular physical activity and ensuring a good hydration. Second-line dietary approach should be considered where IBS symptoms persist and recommendations include following a low FODMAP diet, to be delivered only by a healthcare professional with expertise in dietary management. The efficacy of this diet is supported by a growing body of evidence. In contrast, the role of lactose or gluten dietary restriction in the treatment of IBS remains subject to ongoing research with a lack of high-quality evidence. Likewise, further clinical trials are needed to conclude the efficacy of probiotics on IBS symptoms.
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