Can cutting out sugar and starch help manage IBS?

Hello everyone, how are you doing?

A recent study suggests that cutting back on sugar and starch could improve IBS symptoms just as effectively as the more complex Low FODMAP diet. The starch and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD) showed similar symptom relief, with added benefits like weight loss and reduced sugar cravings.

The SSRD diet focuses on eating fewer sugary and starchy foods while avoiding processed items, offering a simpler alternative to the strict rules of the Low FODMAP diet. Researchers noted that while both approaches helped around 75-80% of participants, SSRD was easier to follow and more adaptable for daily life.

For those with IBS: Would a simpler approach like reducing sugar and starch appeal to you? What has worked (or not worked) for you when it comes to diet and IBS?

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Let’s share our experiences and explore whether small changes like these could make a big difference in living with IBS.

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼

Sources:
Roth, B., Nseir, M., Jeppsson, H., D’Amato, M., Sundquist, K., & Ohlsson, B. (2024). A Starch- and Sucrose-Reduced Diet Has Similar Efficiency as Low FODMAP in IBS—A Randomized Non-Inferiority Study. Nutrients, 16(17), 3039.