The Claim

A reduction in dietary intake of fructose from 12.2 to 0.77 g/day and fructans from 3.9 to 0.20 g/day was observed in 21 adults following a personalized low-FODMAP diet, with no change in total energy or macronutrient intake.

Source: Detection of FODMAP Intolerances and Symptom Improvement Following Dietary Intervention in Patients from Northwestern Mexico

What the research says

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In plain English

In a group of 21 adults, switching to a personalized low-FODMAP diet reduced fructose and fructan intake to very low levels without changing total calories or the amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates consumed.

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A significant reduction in dietary intake of fructose (from 12.2 to 0.77 g/day) and fructans (from 3.9 to 0.20 g/day) was observed in 21 adults following a personalized low-FODMAP diet, while total energy and macronutrient intake remained unchanged, indicating successful dietary modification without nutritional compromise.

Why this might work

When people eat less fructose and fructans, fewer sugars reach the colon to be fermented by bacteria, so less gas is made. Less gas means the intestines don't swell as much, so nerves in the gut don't get triggered as much, which stops bloating and discomfort.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Detection of FODMAP Intolerances and Symptom Improvement Following Dietary Intervention in Patients from Northwestern Mexico

    People with stomach issues followed a custom diet that cut out certain sugars like fructose and fructans, and they still ate the same amount of calories and nutrients—so they didn’t become malnourished.

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