what does fodmap stand for

FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.

Quick meaning

• These are short-chain carbohydrates (types of sugars) that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine.

• Because they are poorly absorbed, they can be fermented by gut bacteria and may trigger bloating, gas, pain, or diarrhea in sensitive people, especially those with IBS.

Mini context: the FODMAP diet

• A “low FODMAP diet” is a structured eating plan that reduces these carbs for a few weeks, then carefully reintroduces them to see which ones cause symptoms.

• It is usually done short term and ideally with guidance from a healthcare professional or dietitian, not as a permanent everyday diet.

In everyday terms: FODMAP is just a technical label for certain hard-to- digest carbs that can upset a sensitive gut.

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