Self-reported dietary fructose intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome: Proposed diagnostic criteria.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To study the criteria for self-reported dietary fructose intolerance (DFI) and to evaluate subjective global assessment (SGA) as outcome measure.

Methods

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients were randomized in an open study design with a 2 wk run-in on a habitual IBS diet, followed by 12 wk with/without additional fructose-reduced diet (FRD). Daily registrations of stool frequency and consistency, and symptoms on a visual analog scale (VAS) were performed during the first 4 wk. SGA was used for weekly registrations during the whole study period. Provocation with high-fructose diet was done at the end of the registration period. Fructose breath tests (FBTs) were performed. A total of 182 subjects performed the study according to the protocol (88 FRD, 94 controls).

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SUBMITTER: Berg LK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4427694 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature