ArticleIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2022
The challenges of implementing low fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyol diet in India: An analysis of available data.
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- South Asia-specific adaptation of Mediterranean diet principles: a mixed-methods review for practical and sustainable dietary habits.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of preclinical studies targeted toward the management of co-existing functional gastrointestinal disorders, stress, and gut dysbiosis.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- Indian consensus statements on irritable bowel syndrome in adults: A guideline by the Indian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association and jointly supported by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2023Guideline
- Implementing a Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols Diet in Asia: Addressing Cultural, Clinical and Practical Challenges.Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2025Review
- Self-Reported Food Triggers and Food Fears Impact Nutrient Intake and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Dyspepsia.The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi · 2025Article
- Self-reported food intolerances in an Indian population: Need for individualization rather than a universal low-FODMAP diet.JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2023Article
- Experience and clinical efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy in an Asian population with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2022Article
- Editorial commentary on the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology-January-February 2022.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundLow fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) diet is used in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, data on the utility and challenges of implementing such a diet in India are scanty. Since dietary practices in India are different from other Asian and Western countries, the existing Indian data were analyzed.
methodsThis study attempted to analyze the existing Indian data on the frequency of vegetarianism, cereal (wheat vs. rice), milk/milk product consumption, and lactose malabsorption (LM). A 5-point scale (quiet easy, easy, moderately easy, not easy, difficult) for implementation of low FODMAP diet for IBS patients was proposed based on regional dietary diversity and LM in India.
resultsOur analysis showed that vegetarianism is high in India with regional differences in frequency. Similarly, there is regional variation in frequency of LM though it is quite high in most parts of India where data are available. While southern, eastern, and north-eastern [corrected] parts of the country have rice as the staple cereal, wheat is consumed more in other parts. We suggest that implementing a low FODMAP diet in north-eastern India may be most easy compared to northern India, where it may be most difficult. Implementing a low FODMAP diet in southern and eastern India may be easy, moderately easy in western India, and not easy in central India.
conclusionsThe variation in the difficulty in implementing a low FODMAP diet in India may stem from the regional food preference and differences in vegetarianism, as well as frequency of LM.
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