Fermentable carbohydrate intake and food avoidance behaviour in elderly patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A case report

Fermentable carbohydrate intake and food avoidance behaviour in elderly patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A case report

Background: Fermentable carbohydrates or FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides, and Polyols) are short-chained, poorly absorbed carbohydrates which trigger gastrointestinal symptoms causing pain, bloating, distension, diarrhea, and constipation in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients....

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Main Authors: Mohan Arumugam, Jane Jimson Simon, Ain Syahidah Ismail, Nur Amira Syahhirah Kamarulzaman, Zhiqin Wong, Shanthi Krishnasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Biome Scientia 2020-05-01
Series:Life Sciences, Medicine and Biomedicine
Subjects:
fodmaps
dietary triggers
irritable bowel syndrome
fermentable carbohydrates
quality of life
Online Access:http://biomescientia.com/index.php/lsmb/article/view/57

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