![]() Sugar alcohols are most often spotted in chewables, liquids, melts, bars, and “sugar-free” supplements as sugar alcohols provide fewer calories, sugars, and carbohydrates. These additives often end in -tol and are used to provide flavor and sweetness. These are polyols, aka the “P” in FODMAP. Once approved, scan the UPC code with the Spoonful app to see if any high FODMAP ingredients are flagged. What should you do if you really want to continue taking your supplements? First, review each product with your healthcare provider to ensure appropriateness. Encourage them put their probiotic on hold.Īlign and Visbiome (previously known as VSL-3) are a few strains that have shown some beneficial effects on IBS symptoms.Recommend they continue with their current probiotic if no high FODMAP ingredients are added.Guide them towards one shown to be helpful for their primary symptoms.*.Unfortunately, they rarely result in amazing improvements of IBS symptoms. If my clients would like to take a probiotic, I typically follow the bellow blueprint: Many of my clients have tried probiotics at some point. Acacia fiber (ex: Heather’s Tummy Fiber Organic Acacia Senegal).Partially Hydrogenated Guar Gum (PHGG) (ex: Regular Girl).Some commonly recommended fiber supplements include: Fiber can help provide bulk, which may be helpful for those with constipation while also helping to bind stools. Fiber, surprising to many, can be helpful for those with IBS-C and IBS-D. Again, this is best discussed with your healthcare provider before adding to your routine. There are several fiber supplements that are IBS friendly. This is a fairly new enzyme in the USA and can be found online. This enzyme may be helpful for those with a fructose intolerance. Look for those with 300 GALU or more for best results. Beano is an example, yet not my favorite brand as it contains mannitol. This enzyme may help reduce the unpleasant side effects of galactans for those with a galactan intolerance. Be sure to read ingredients to avoid those containing high FODMAP ingredients since mannitol is quite often added. This enzyme can help those with lactose intolerance if they want to enjoy some lactose in their diet. These specific digestive enzymes may be beneficial and are encouraged to take at first bite. These may be recommended AFTER completion of the low FODMAP elimination and reintroduction phase and your personal FODMAP intolerances have been identified. Peppermint has been shown to help with IBS flare ups as it can reduce abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and constipation. My favorite brands are IBgard, Pepogest, and TummyDrops. Which supplements may be encouraged be your healthcare provider? Peppermint capsules However, the exception would be when your healthcare provider recommends a specific supplement as they are more familiar with your individual needs. How so? Well, it can be harder to tell if the supplement or the low FODMAP diet is affecting your IBS symptoms – good or bad. This is especially true for supplements aimed at improving digestive health as they can muddle the results of your dietary experiment. If it isn’t absolutely essential to your health, most clinical experts do not recommend adding a supplement to the low FODMAP diet. Quite often the IBS trigger lies within the inactive ingredients as high FODMAP ingredients are often added to provide sweetness, flavor, and fiber - especially in chewable supplements. Therefore, many healthcare providers, including myself, are using our best clinical judgement based on the ingredients and known side effects. ![]() The honest truth is that we do not know the effects of many supplements on IBS as the majority have not been tested by Monash. If you find yourself wondering if you can continue to take your current supplements on the low FODMAP diet or are interested in adding a new one to your regimen, this article is for you. Supplement use is common for those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as many of us are looking to fill in nutritional gaps and improve our digestive health. ![]()
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