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Comparison of symptom response
following advice for a
diet low in fermentable carbohydrates
(FODMAPs) versus
standard dietary advice in patients
with irritable bowel
syndrome
H. M. Staudacher, K. Whelan, P. M. Irving & M. C. E. Lomer
Presented by Victoria Scholl
Irritable Bowel
Syndrome

Most common gastrointestinal condition

Most commonly diagnosed in women and patients under 50

Assessment based on Rome III criteria/NICE Criteria

No biochemical, histopathological or radiological diagnostic
test for IBS exists

Symptoms include: constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain
and distention.
IBS

The condition usually causes long-term symptoms

May occur in episodes.

Symptoms vary and may be meal-related.

Symptoms interfere with daily life and social functioning in many patients.

Symptoms sometimes seem to develop as a consequence of a severe
intestinal infection or to be precipitated by major life events, or in a period of
considerable stress.
Pathogenesis

IBS patients present with GI complaints which physicians can find no
organic cause

Brain-gut interaction

Heritability/Genetics

Dietary and intestinal flora

Abnormalities in neuroendocrine system of the gut
Management of IBS



Pharmacotherapy:

No drug fits all

Antispasmodics

Antidepressants

Anti diarrhea agents

Antibiotics
Alternative Therapies

Aloe

Peppermint oil

probiotics
Fiber

IBS-D

IBS-C
Why research on IBS is
important

Quality of life

Current health care costs to manage IBS

Ability to cope with symptoms more effectively

Research into dietary management of symptoms
is promising
FODMAPs

Stands for: Fermentable Oligosaccharides,
Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.

These are short chain carbohydrates that are poorly
absorbed in the small intestine

This malabsorption is common to everyone however, with
altered gut flora, motility disorders, and hypersensitivity in
IBS, the outcome can induce symptoms.
Low-FODMAP Diet

Reduction in high fructan foods (e.g. wheat, onion) and substitution with
wheat free and other low fructan alternatives

Reduction in high galactooligosaccharide foods (e.g. chickpeas, lentils)

Reduction in high polyol foods and avoid polyol-sweetened sourcesReplace with suitable fruits and vegetables

In those with lactose malabsorption, reduction in high lactose foods (e.g.
milk, yoghurt) by restricting volume in one sitting or substitution with lactose
free products.

In those with fructose malabsorption, reduction in excess fructose foods
(e.g. honey)
NICE Guidelines


Healthy eating principles (e.g. regular eating, taking time to eat).
Limit high fat foods, ensure a good intake of non caffeinated fluids, limit fizzy drinks

Limit insoluble fiber for diarrhea and increase gradually for constipation

Limit sugar free sweets and foods containing sorbitol

Limit fruit to 3 portions a day

Avoiding resistant starch may be useful (e.g. pulses, sweet corn, green bananas, partbaked and reheated bread)

Addition of oats and linseeds may be helpful
Purpose

To compare the clinical effectiveness of a low-FODMAP
diet with the standard NICE guidelines for dietary therapy
for IBS.
Materials and Methods

low-FODMAP dietetic service established with the
assistance of a dietitian

Resources tailored to the UK context

Dietitians working in secondary and primary care trained
in delivering low-FODMAP dietary advice.
Materials and Methods: Study
Population

A total of 82 patients completed the study


n=39 standard group, n=43 low-FODMAP group

Consecutive adult patients returning for a follow up dietetic
outpatient visit were included

Common to all patients selected:

diagnosed with IBS by primary care physician/gastroenterologist

Had been referred for dietary advice

Seen by a dietitian within the previous 2-6 months
Materials and Methods:
Participants

Symptoms, dietary assessments and diet history's were assessed for all
participants

The same group of dietitians were used throughout the study

Patients seen prior to June 2009 were placed in the “Standard” group.

Patients seen after implementation of low-FODMAP diet were placed in the
low-FODMAP group.
Materials and Methods:
Intervention

Fructooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides and
polyols were restricted in all patients

9 month evaluation period

Written information was given to both groups at initial
consultation was specific to the dietary advice given.

Standard group= 2 page written resource

Low-FODMAP group= color booklet
Questionnaire

16 point questionnaire

Verbal responses were collected regarding symptom change and
satisfaction

Likert scale taken from validated IBS Global Improvement Scale was used
to rate symptom change

Four point statements relating to satisfaction with symptom response were
also asked

All answers were anonymous and confidential
Statistical Analysis

Data analyzed using SPSS

Descriptive statistics for demographic data, baseline symptom comparisons,
and types of standard dietary advice

Chi-squared test- symptom response and satisfaction comparison between
groups

Symptoms responses collapsed into improved and not improved

Magnitude of improvement response collapsed into : worsened, no change,
slightly improved, moderately improved, substantially improved.
Results: Symptom change

More patients in the low-FODMAP group reported improvements in
bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence compared to standard.

low-FODMAP group less likely to report deterioration or lack of
improvement for symptoms than standard.

More patients in low-FODMAP group reported symptom
improvements for diarrhea

No significant difference in proportion of participants reporting
improvements in constipation between groups

More patients in the low-FODMAP group had improvements in
nausea and energy levels
Satisfaction with symptom
response and dietary advice

76% of patients in low-FODMAP group reported satisfaction with
symptom response compared to 54% in standard dietary advice
group

There was no difference between groups in ease of understanding of
written information

More patients in low-FODMAP group showed interest in
implementing further change to their diet than standard group

Most patients reported following the diet strictly

Symptom resolution mean time= 3.5 weeks.
Discussion

More patients in the low-FODMAP group reported
satisfaction with symptom response

There was a better overall symptom response in lowFODMAP group

More patients in the low-FODMAP group reported
improvements in bloating, flatulence, and abdominal pain
compared to standard.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
•Used dietitians
•Gave participants
information to take
home with them
Weaknesses
•No random selection
•No assessment of dietary intake
•Medications/ change in use of
medications not recorded
•Individual assessment of
each symptom
•Probiotic intake not recorded
•Patients were similar at
baseline
•Multiple dietitians conducting
interviews- differing ways to
communicate information
•Use of a control group
•Overlap between diets
Conclusion and Implications
for Future Research

This study suggests that a low-FODMAP diet may be
more effective than standard dietary advice for the
management of IBS symptoms.

Future research on implementation and patient efficacy
of a low-FODMAP diet is needed.

Implementation of a low-FODMAP diet in American
patients still needed.

Studies on reintroducing low-FODMAP foods after a
period of exclusion needed.
Questions????

Judith- ”I know that this is a completely different disease, but I am curious if
in your research you found that any IBS sufferers experience cyclic
symptoms and if so do you believe this is diet related? If so could this be
due to the vegetables/fruits that are in season?”

Aubrey- “While Likert scales have been validated and effective, do you think
there are any other questionnaire or collection methods that would have
been more efficient? I thought that maybe food diaries would have been
helpful for the RD's so they could track patient diets and make sure they
were consuming the right foods.”

Kirstie- “In this study they stated that fiber intake was not recorded. Do you
think that recording fiber intake would have changed the results of the
study?”
Questions???

Sarah E.- ”Could this "diet" work for other
stomach/intestine/colon issues such as after gastric
bypass surgery to prevent bloating, or fiber-related
advice after diverticulitis surgery?”

Sarah S. “Do you know if this diet is implemented
anywhere in the US? If not, can you see this becoming
more of a “standard” diet prescription for individuals with
IBS who do not see improvement with a standard
nutrition prescription?”

Katie- Do you think patients in the U.S. would have a
difficult time following a low FODMAP diet??
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