FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols) are small carbohydrate chains that are not fully absorbed in the small intestine and are later fermented in the colon. They’re found in certain vegetables, legumes, grains, dairy products, and sweets.
In some people, especially those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), FODMAPs can cause bloating, stomach pain, diarrhea, and gas. Today, 10–15% of the population lives with IBS. In their case, food doesn’t directly cause the condition but can trigger their symptoms.
Do you react poorly to FODMAPs?
Because gluten has been highly publicized and the symptoms are similar, many people mistake gluten intolerance for FODMAP intolerance.
Recent studies with non-celiac patients who thought they were gluten intolerant revealed that in a controlled environment without a placebo, gluten had no effect on their intestines. However, a low-FODMAP diet greatly improved their gastrointestinal health.
In fact, about 5% of the population is intolerant to FODMAPs and does better on a low-FODMAP diet to avoid painful and unwanted symptoms.
What’s more, up to 86% of people with IBS have seen an improvement in their gastrointestinal health and relief from their symptoms after adopting a low-FODMAP diet.
That said, FODMAPs are soluble fibers that can be good for your health. There’s no need to follow such a diet or cut out good foods if you don’t have an intolerance. In fact, FODMAPs are beneficial for most people and are often under-consumed in modern diets. That’s why we developed our Sandwich Prebiotic bread concentrated in a specific FODMAP (inulin).
Two of our products are low in FODMAPs: 100% Spelt bread and Spelt & Buckwheat bread. This is due to the combined action of sourdough enzymes and spelt flour.
Références :
Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec | Découvrez les aliments | Société canadienne de recherche intestinale | Monash University | ACG American College of Gastroenterology | Fondation canadienne de la santé digestive
Van Lanen AS, de Bree A, Greyling A. Efficacy of a low-FODMAP diet in adult irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep;60(6):3505-3522. doi: 10.1007/s00394-020-02473-0. Epub 2021 Feb 14. Erratum in: Eur J Nutr. 2021 Sep;60(6):3523
Halmos EP, Power VA, Shepherd SJ, Gibson PR, Muir JG. A diet low in FODMAPs reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology. 2014 Jan;146(1):67-75.e5. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.09.046. Epub 2013 Sep 25. PMID: 24076059.
