Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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| Authors: | Gerard E Mullin MD Sue J Shepherd PhD AdvAPD RFF FACNEM Bani Chander Roland MD Laura E Matarese PhD RDN LDN CNSC FADA FASPEN FAND |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland;2. Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia;3. Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Brody School of Medicine and Department of Nutrition Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina |
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| Abstract: | Irritable bowel syndrome is a complex disorder whose pathophysiology involves alterations in the enteric microbiota, visceral hypersensitivity, gut immune/barrier function, hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal axis regulation, neurotransmitters, stress response, psychological factors, and more. The importance of diet in the management of irritable bowel syndrome has taken center stage in recent times as the literature validates the relationship of certain foods with the provocation of symptoms. Likewise, a number of elimination dietary programs have been successful in alleviating irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Knowledge of the dietary management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome will help guide nutritionists and healthcare practitioners to deliver optimal outcomes. This tutorial reviews the nutrition management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome. |
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| Keywords: | nutrition diet irritable bowel syndrome FODMAPs food sensitivities food allergies |
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