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Low FODMAP diet ...is it worth trying?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 11 8:55pm | Replies (84)

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I have a hypersensitive, IBS-C gut. I eat zero and trace FODMAPs (after much experimenting with the greater variety of low FODMAP foods). I use the Monash University FODMAP app as they have measured lots of different foods.

I also eat grain-free and lactose free milk products (mostly nonfat milk).

(Note that if you eat at a single meal that has five FODMAP foods at the low FODMAP levels, they could still add up to being over the threshold for you.)

The Monash-listed zero/trace FODMAP foods saved me. Also, apple cider vinegar with my three main meals -- I guess I needed a more acid environment. There is some literature on how apple cider vinegar can help IBS. The vinegar actually seemed like the last piece of the puzzle for me.

I do other things -- a peppermint oil pill to settle my gut before a meal (studies on that), animal fat as it is a trigger (I focus on oil and a small quantity of some nuts).

Relaxing/destressing is huge too. There is an app called Mahana. The first segment is free and is great. Give it a try.

Belly-breathing, pushing out your diaphragm when you take a breath, is very calming. For me, the stress-gut connection is very strong.

Good luck! Keep at it and experiment, experiment. Hopefully you won't have to be terribly restrictive in your diet.

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This was very helpful. What peppermint oil pills do you use ,how much and how often? Do you find the apple cider vinegar and peppermint oil help reduce bloating and distention ?