A recent study from Lund University in Sweden has unveiled a more straightforward path to taming irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Eating less starch and sugar, which describes an eating plan called the starch- and sucrose-reduced diet (SSRD), not only matches the popular low-FODMAP diet in symptom relief but also proved superior in promoting weight loss and curbing sugar cravings.
Earlier research suggests that the SSRD is associated with other health advantages, and the low-FODMAP diet has some drawbacks.
Study Compares IBS Treatment Diets
IBS refers to a group of symptoms—primarily abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation—that occur without any visible signs of damage to the digestive tract. While the low-FODMAP diet has been the established dietary treatment, a study published in Nutrients in September compares it with an alternative approach. A low-FODMAP diet restricts the intake of certain carbohydrates, including wheat, lactose, fructose, rye, and barley....
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