Effects of a low FODMAP diet on the colonic microbiome in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A low fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) diet is increasingly used to manage symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Although this approach may alter the colonic microbiome, the nature of these changes has not been comprehensively synthesized.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the impact of a low FODMAP diet on the composition and function of the microbiome in patients with IBS.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted for randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of a low FODMAP diet on the colonic microbiome in patients with IBS in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Web of Science from inception to April

SUBMITTER: So D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature