FODMAPS is not gluten free...
09/17/13 03:33 PM
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Heather
Reged: 12/09/02
Posts: 7799
Loc: Seattle, WA
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gluten is a protein, FODMAPS are types of carbs. One type, fructans, is found in wheat, so people get confused. Plus, there is interesting research going on showing that people who test negative for "true" gluten intolerance nonetheless may have some form of gluten intolerance anyways.
I've no idea why some of the FODMAPS practitioners are so narrowly focused and are okay with known GI irritants like coffee just because they're FODMAPS free. To me this is appalling, so you'd have to ask them to explain that position. It's like okaying lard - which, come to think of it, some of them do.
Use your own common sense - if things are known to be hard on the gut (any gut, whether you have IBS or not) be cautious. FODMAPS aren't the only thing that can upset IBS, so if you use this approach tweak it as necessary. It's more the rule than the exception that IBS can take multiple treatment approaches (not just within diet, but across a broad spectrum including stress issues, supplements, prescription meds, sleep, exercise, etc.) , and that's okay.
And get tested for celiac, so you know if really do have a true gluten intolerance. If you don't, but all other dietary changes aren't working for you, try going gluten free to see if you're one of the folks who are currently mystifying GI researchers in this area with the non-celiac gluten intolerance. Lots of studies going on with this right now so keep checking the research - it's interesting!
Best,
H
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