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Interesting info on gluten and low FODMAPs. I’ve seen similar results with clients. While there is some symptom improvement by removing gluten, it’s often other high FODMAP foods that are contributing to GI discomfort.

“While some patients do truly have a gluten-specific sensitivity, there’s a good chance it’s not actually the gluten that’s the issue. In an Italian study of nearly 400 patients complaining of symptoms related to gluten intake, the vast majority — 86 percent — did not experience any symptom improvement with a gluten-free diet.
Instead, I often advise a trial of a low FODMAP diet, particularly for those with irritable bowel syndrome. FODMAPs are a group of fermentable carbohydrates found in wheat and many other foods that are notorious for gastrointestinal distress.”

Examples of FODMAPs include:

Onions and garlic
Fruits such as apples and pears
Lactose-containing foods like soft cheeses and milk
Nuts such as cashews and pistachios

Column | I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s the surprising truth about gluten. — The Washington Post Many of my patients report symptoms after eating gluten. But the trigger is often a larger group of foods known as fermentable carbohydrates, or FODMAPs.

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