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Very few probiotics have been shown to reduce IBS symptoms in clinical trials. Lactobacillus acidophilus is ok for general GI health but not particularly useful for managing IBS symptoms. A few probiotics that have been shown to be some what effective are VSL#3, Align and Digestive Advantage.

Gluten is not in any of the FODMAP groups. It does not have to be eliminated. If you check the table in the first link in my signature in the FODMAP Friendly section it says "Gluten-free breads/cereals, rice and corn pasta, rice cakes, and potato and tortilla chips" are okay but you need to check the ingredients to make sure they don't contain honey, high fructose corn syrup or agave. The reason they are okay is because gluten free products don't contain wheat which contains gluten and fructans. Fructans are the problem so gluten free products don't contain wheat.

BTW - corn and rice are naturally gluten free.

You should remove all FODMAP containing foods from your diet for 2-3 weeks and then slowly start introducing foods from each FODMAP group one group at a time to see which FODMAP group foods are effecting your IBS symptoms.

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STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS

The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS

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