Low-FODMAP Diet: Helpful or Harmful in IBS?

Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy NewsBy Caroline HelwickA diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols is one of the recommended management strategies for irritable bowel syndrome. However, the bidirectional relationship between eating disorders and gastrointestinal symptoms is a growing concern, leading some to question whether restrictive diets only fuel disordered eating.At ACG 2025, two experts in this fi