ReviewNutrients2020
Low Fermentable Oligo- Di- and Mono-Saccharides and Polyols (FODMAPs) or Gluten Free Diet: What Is Best for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of a Restrictive Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2022Pooled it
- Clinical Trial: A Mediterranean Low-FODMAP Diet Alleviates Symptoms of Non-Constipation IBS-Randomized Controlled Study and Volatomics Analysis.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Low-FODMAP and Gluten-Free Diets on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Nutritional Status, and Quality of Life in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology · 2026Article
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- Urinary excretion of gluten immunoreactive peptides as an indicator of gastrointestinal function after fasting and dietary provocation in healthy volunteers.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
- Digesting the Impact of Diet on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Exploring Solutions for Controlling IBS.Cureus · 2023Review
- Characteristics and properties of a polysaccharide isolated fromFrontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: An Update.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Review
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- New Perspectives on Gluten-Free Diet.Nutrients · 2020Article
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Abstract
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common functional gastrointestinal disease. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and not yet clearly defined, and hence, its therapy mainly relies on symptomatic treatments. Changes in lifestyle and dietary behavior are usually the first step, but unfortunately, there is little high-quality scientific evidence regarding a dietary approach. This is due to the difficulty in setting up randomized double-blind controlled trials which objectively evaluate efficacy without the risk of a placebo effect. However, a Low Fermentable Oligo-, Di- and Mono-saccharides And Polyols (FODMAP) Diet (LFD) and Gluten Free Diet (GFD) are among the most frequently suggested diets. This paper aims to evaluate their possible role in IBS management. A GFD is less restrictive and easier to implement in everyday life and can be suggested for patients who clearly recognize gluten as a trigger of their symptoms. An LFD, being more restrictive and less easy to learn and to follow, needs the close supervision of a skilled nutritionist and should be reserved for patients who recognize that the trigger of their symptoms is not, or not only, gluten. Even if the evidence is of very low-quality for both diets, the LFD is the most effective among the dietary interventions suggested for treating IBS, and it is included in the most updated guidelines.
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