Reduction of starch and sucrose intake is associated with less food-triggered symptoms. A randomized clinical trial
Published online on February 18, 2026
Abstract
Nutrition and Health, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPatients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often experience food-related symptoms. Both a diet low in fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) and a starch- and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD) alleviate symptoms.Aims/...
BackgroundPatients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often experience food-related symptoms. Both a diet low in fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) and a starch- and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD) alleviate symptoms.Aims/...