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Mechanisms and efficacy of dietary FODMAP restriction in IBS

Mechanisms and efficacy of dietary FODMAP restriction in IBS

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Mechanisms and efficacy of dietary FODMAP restriction in IBS

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Mechanisms and efficacy of dietary FODMAP restriction in IBS

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Nature reviews. Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2014-04, Vol.11 (4), p.256-266

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Key Points
The underlying pathophysiology of IBS is complex and the efficacy of medical treatment is variable
Prebiotic carbohydrates selectively increase numbers of specific bacteria (for example, bifidobacteria) that could influence gastrointestinal health
Short-chain fermentable carbohydrates (termed FODMAPs) are known to induce gastroi...

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Mechanisms and efficacy of dietary FODMAP restriction in IBS

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1512554708

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1512554708

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ISSN

1759-5045

E-ISSN

1759-5053

DOI

10.1038/nrgastro.2013.259

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