Low FODMAP Diet and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Benefits and Risks
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2019.01.010
- Author:
Ling ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dietary Carbohydrates;
FODMAPs;
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction;
Inflammatory Bowel Disease;
Malnutrition;
Microbiota
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2019;24(1):43-46
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often suffer from functional gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. Diets low in fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) can effectively reduce these symptoms and have been used in treatment of IBD. However, some studies suggested that low FODMAP diet might increase the risk of malnutrition and alter gut microbiota. In this article, the effect and mechanism of low FODMAP diet on functional gastrointestinal symptoms of patients with IBD and the potential adverse effects and solutions were reviewed.
