IBS symptoms, the low FODMAP diet and the Monash app that can help

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Department of Gastroenterology, Central Clinical School, Monash University

IBS & the low FODMAP diet

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 15% of people worldwide. Characterised by lower abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, wind, distension and altered bowel habit (ranging from diarrhoea to constipation), the condition causes considerable discomfort and daily disruption for the sufferer. Researchers at Monash University have developed a diet strategy to manage IBS symptoms known as the low FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are a group of carbohydrates.

This diet is the product of extensive research which has quantified the FODMAP content of hundreds of foods, described the mechanism by which the diet works and shown that a low FODMAP diet improves symptom control in approximately three out of every four people with IBS.

Join us as we go on a journey to understand the physiological effects of FODMAPs and the dramatic effects of a low FODMAP diet in people with IBS.

[PatsyCatsos]

My favorite part is the visualization of the gut microbe releasing gas, and how it causes bloating and abdominal pain. Nicely done!

[cbclturner]

My son missed 5 months of school with out of control IBS. Finally found a pediatric nutritionist who worked with us to change his diet to low FODMAPs (no one else even knew what this was). 2 years later, he's 12 years old and you would never know that he had such horrible problems. He knows how to "test" foods that are new and has successfully been able to add many foods back into his diet, some completely and others with limits. Life changing for him and the family. I just wish more American brands were tested. Thank you Monash University!

[TheMonomani]

Thank you Monash, for ending my 8 year nightmare.

[donnadewitt-schnell]

I sent this simple video on a complex subject to my family so that they would have a clearer understanding of my health situation. Thanks for creating it. Excellent tool for sharing.

[rebeccab]

This needs more promoting, my GP recently suggested I look into the FODMAP diet. As I've suffered with IBS for over half my life I can honestly say it's amazing to eat without experiencing discomfort/bloating/pain after. I'm a vegetarian and always felt I was eating a healthy, mainly plant based diet... I now see the error of my ways using onion, garlic and mushroom in most of my meals. I've tried a gluten free, wheat free diet but never felt the relief I feel now. It's ashame I didn't discover this sooner! Thanks again :)

[djmalou]

The app is FANTASTIC! DON'T HESITATE TO BUY IT, it is worth every penny!

[sulichnalednosandok]

The diet helped me a lot. I am on it for 6 weeks and no way I am going to come back to old habits.

[sandjune]

my friend has recommended this and she is so much happier since being on this diet.

[Bowmenium]

What a tremendously well-made, clear video! I recommend it to anyone with IBS or just curiosity. The title "Grand Tour Down Under" is perfect too.

[spaceouttunes]

I'm a little late to the party but this video saved my life not even kidding thank you

[castilloa]

This is an amazing video I'll be showing my patients who consults for IBS symptoms ... which are quite a few!

[padmalocana]

Thank you! This diet has given me instant relief to crippling pain

[meo]

thank you. What a great informative video and delivered in such an easy to understand format.

[namidejanovic]

Thank you thank you so much!! i am so happy that i found this

[DavidGutmanReflux]

Brilliant work. Great educational introduction.

[kknb]

Really great explanation - I'll start using this with my patients.

[Giannipaliazzu]

You are saving my life!! Thank you very much!!!

[miamartin]

I wish I could eat a low FODMAP diet, but I'm only 13, so I have to eat what I'm served...😭 I eat healthy, though, and that has definitely helped. Also I try to avoid dairy.

[gracesaxlady]

I was looking for an video to explain the Low FODMAP diet to a client. This is excellent! Thanks Monash. I do wish you would explore SIBO as well tho. I was on the LOW FODMAP diet for years to quell my symptoms, but it wasn't until I addressed SIBO that I really felt better.

[lindafox]

Great visualization! On the app, is it possible to get a graph of BM history over time?