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A Little about Fodmap Diet







 If you have struggled with IBS in any form, I am sure you have heard of the FODMAP diet. The Low FODMAP Diet was first developed by Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.  They have been innovating and making improvements in the lives of people with IBS.

For those who have never heard of a low FODMAP diet. It was created just for people reporting GI issues. FODMAP is the fermentable parts of our food that our gut microbes can turn into gas.   The acronyms for FODMAP are fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols.  Carbohydrates, when eaten, they break down into sugar molecules. The bacteria in our gut eat these fibrous foods, which are by-products. It is caused and fermented in the gut.  A low fodmap is a less fermented food.

 

The diet is an elimination diet to isolate the foods causing the sensitivity and work on building and strengthening the microbiome and reintroducing one or more foods.   This is done over a 2-4 week period.

 

Ideally, this is done with healthcare professionals. Eliminating any diagnosis first. Oftentimes, we see if a person is struggling with constipation, and they address constipation. Bloating and food sensitivities disappeared. If symptoms occur after resolving constipation with colon hydrotherapy or supplements, this is likely the problem.

 

If you are struggling with digestive issues, especially bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas, and cramps.  It may be helpful to work with a dietitian specializing in gut health and low-food maps. It may be beneficial to look into Monash University; it has a useful app and educational tools.

 

 

 

Monash University, the global leader in FODMAP research, has officially certified Visbiome capsules as Low FODMAP!



Visbiome is a high Potency Probiotic formulation backed by extensive research in the dietary management of IBS, ulcerative colitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), and other conditions. Visbiome capsules are gluten-free, cornstarch-free, vegetarian, and now low-FODMAP certified!

 

Pick Up your visbiome today at Refresh Your Soul!

 

 

 

 

Bulsiewicz, W. (2022) Overcoming_FODMAP_Intolerance_Workbook%20(1).pdf, theplantfedgut.com. Dr. B Gut Health LLC. Available at: file:///C:/Users/wsebb/Downloads/Overcoming_FODMAP_Intolerance_ Workbook%20(1).pdf (Accessed: October 30, 2022).

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