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Gastroenterology February 2018 PMID 29102613

Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.

Gry I Skodje, Vikas K Sarna, Ingunn H Minelle, Kjersti L Rolfsen, Jane G Muir, Peter R Gibson, Marit B Veierød, Christine Henriksen, Knut E A Lundin

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The overall discussions exhibit a moderate level of agreement with the research, with posts emphasizing the role of fructans in dietary sensitivities, such as mentions of fructan's impact on gut health and alternative diet suggestions like keto or carnivore. The tone ranges from curiosity to skepticism, with some users referencing other studies or personal experiences, which collectively reflect a balanced interest and engagement in exploring the findings' implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that fructans, not gluten, induce symptoms, reflecting general agreement with the publication.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, as some posts share personal reactions and highlight implications, but not widespread deep engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a participatory tone with references to other studies, alternative diets, and questions about dietary impacts, indicating a decent level of discussion depth.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the findings could influence dietary considerations and provoke further research, thus having a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that fructans, not gluten, were more likely to cause symptoms in people claiming gluten sensitivity, with participants experiencing higher gastrointestinal discomfort during fructan intake.
  • Participants showed similar symptom scores during gluten and placebo challenges, suggesting gluten itself may not be the main culprit.
  • The results imply that for those with self-reported gluten sensitivity, symptoms may actually be triggered by fructans, a type of fermentable carbohydrate found in gluten-containing foods.]
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食の未来を本気で考える一般人
@Syoku_no_mirai · X

[2] Gry I. Skodje, Vikas K. Sarna, Ingunn H. Minelle, Kjersti L. Rolfsen et al. Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Gastroenterology. Feb.2018/AGA Journais https://t.co/KuuTvtaV5e

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 likes · 93,253 followers View post →
Juan C Ivancevich MD
@Aller_MD · X

“Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boGDZ8JeaH

Aug 8, 2019 · 7 likes · 7 shares · 7,459 followers View post →
北村 隆匡 @麻福
@kitamutak · X

グルテンが理由で身体の調子が悪いと思っているのは、実は"フルクタン過敏症[フルクトース(果糖)が多数結合した水溶性食物繊維]"が理由。 "自称グルテン不耐"の人のうち、約65〜80%がフルクタンが原因というケースが多い、と多数の研究で判明。 ※あとノセボ(思い込み)も https://t.co/mTlsexrvRM

Apr 19, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,493 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

"In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity, we found fructans to induce symptoms, measured by the GSRS-IBS." https://t.co/e32vgiIv7c Hmm. https://t.co/JgpwM2hzm5

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,438 followers View post →
Oedipa Maas
@bridgietherease · X

@ComradeDoom1 @TaraAnnThieke e.g. here - further research suggests that the thing they're likely actually sensitive to (FODMAPs) are also excluded by a GF diet. next step would be connecting this to other diet-related changes in gut flora, likely related to high fructose corn syrup https://t.co/YElo8HIN7Y

Mar 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 16,969 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@PeterFaberSP Fascinating study here Peter: https://t.co/8hMQcQCRfB

Dec 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 34,086 followers View post →

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Nico
@nicapateroth · X

RT @kitamutak: グルテンが理由で身体の調子が悪いと思っているのは、実は"フルクタン過敏症[フルクトース(果糖)が多数結合した水溶性食物繊維]"が理由。 "自称グルテン不耐"の人のうち、約65〜80%がフルクタンが原因というケースが多い、と多数の研究で判明。 ※あと…

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北村 隆匡 @麻福
@kitamutak · X

グルテンが理由で身体の調子が悪いと思っているのは、実は"フルクタン過敏症[フルクトース(果糖)が多数結合した水溶性食物繊維]"が理由。 "自称グルテン不耐"の人のうち、約65〜80%がフルクタンが原因というケースが多い、と多数の研究で判明。 ※あとノセボ(思い込み)も https://t.co/mTlsexrvRM

Apr 19, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,493 followers View post →
食の未来を本気で考える一般人
@Syoku_no_mirai · X

[2] Gry I. Skodje, Vikas K. Sarna, Ingunn H. Minelle, Kjersti L. Rolfsen et al. Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Gastroenterology. Feb.2018/AGA Journais https://t.co/KuuTvtaV5e

Aug 21, 2024 · 8 likes · 93,253 followers View post →
molson
@Molson_Hart · X

RT @ultimape: "In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensit…

Jul 11, 2023 · 2 shares · 79,417 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

"In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity, we found fructans to induce symptoms, measured by the GSRS-IBS." https://t.co/e32vgiIv7c Hmm. https://t.co/JgpwM2hzm5

Jul 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 6,438 followers View post →
Dr Kpakpo
@DrKpakpoAcquaye · X

I won't tell everybody to eat fibre like this. WHY? Because there are many people out there whose guts aren't able to manage it. Carnivore or keto can work great for these people to reduce bloat & pain, feel well & poop fine. https://t.co/U40WNjno6K

May 3, 2023 · 1 like · 5,871 followers View post →
Adam Bornstein
@BornFitness · X

@thonoir @ketch @Schwarzenegger We could've done a better job linking other studies used to draw conclusions about the cause of IBS issues for those without gluten intolerance. Here are a couple studies we should've included: https://t.co/f8FpLoRqi4 https://t.co/BoRxrlMofl Sincerely appreciate the feedback!

Feb 15, 2023 · 148,763 followers View post →
Alan Naim
@gi_joey__md · X

Jan 31, 2023 · 2 likes · 97 followers View post →
BCLQ
@gixrard · X

RT @PrometheusNRx: unironically: https://t.co/I2KqlsPhvU https://t.co/fBV8jJ4oNn https://t.co/zGqxBz4okY

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 share · 920 followers View post →
Prometheus
@PrometheusNRx · X

unironically: https://t.co/I2KqlsPhvU https://t.co/fBV8jJ4oNn https://t.co/zGqxBz4okY

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 967 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@PeterFaberSP Fascinating study here Peter: https://t.co/8hMQcQCRfB

Dec 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 34,086 followers View post →
Gluten Intolerance Group
@GlutenDotOrg · X

⭐ It’s Expert Answer Wednesday! ⭐ Today our experts share what they know about fructan and its relationship with gluten sensitivity.     Looking for answers? Drop your questions in the comments or send us a message.  

Jul 13, 2022 · 2,954 followers View post →
Keepershiny
@Keepershiny · X

@MichaelARothman Arguably, studies have conjectured it isn’t gluten but fructan… https://t.co/pVwVg8Z5KK

Mar 27, 2022 · 1,584 followers View post →
Oedipa Maas
@bridgietherease · X

@ComradeDoom1 @TaraAnnThieke e.g. here - further research suggests that the thing they're likely actually sensitive to (FODMAPs) are also excluded by a GF diet. next step would be connecting this to other diet-related changes in gut flora, likely related to high fructose corn syrup https://t.co/YElo8HIN7Y

Mar 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 16,969 followers View post →
Melanie Stegman, Ph.D.
@MelanieAnnS · X

#glutenfree Look at this if you have cut gluten out and you feel better. It is likely the Fructose that was getting you and if you focus on eliminating the Fructose, you might feel better!! Fructose is in the bread! https://t.co/MZM5pCXYSj

Sep 22, 2021 · 2,021 followers View post →
Jess Biesiekierski, PhD RNutr
@jrbiesiekierski · X

@DublinDietitian @hmstaudacher @LancetGastroHep Really, other than spelt for gluten-containing foods, suggest adding gluten to a (well-tolerated) GF & low FODMAP recipe (muffins, muesli bars) or perhaps sourcing gluten-filled capsules (but issue with amount). Example of muesli bar challenge here: https://t.co/MmQNwBgYol

Aug 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 693 followers View post →
Jonathan Erber
@drjerber · X

Another - Skodje GI, Sarna VK, Minelle IH, et al. Fructan, rather than gluten, induces symptoms in patients with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Gastroenterology. 2018;154(3):529–539.e2. https://t.co/rt2SqyO8xa

Feb 28, 2020 · 1 like · 805 followers View post →
Adrian Purcarea
@AdrianPurcarea · X

Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity https://t.co/DeWK17smhN

Oct 19, 2019 · 127 followers View post →
Naomi Duguid (@naomiduguid.bsky.social)
@naomiduguid · X

RT @GastroHistory: A study on fructan vs. gluten: 'Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac…

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Gastronomic History
@GastroHistory · X

A study on fructan vs. gluten: 'Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity' https://t.co/51TQjM7WJD #foodstudies #dietary

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Pascal Demoly
@PascalDemoly · X

RT @Aller_MD: “Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boG…

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@SocLatAlergia · X

RT @Aller_MD: “Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boG…

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RT @Aller_MD: “Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boG…

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@AlimentaryBites · X

RT @Aller_MD: “Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boG…

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RT @Aller_MD: “Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boG…

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Juan C Ivancevich MD
@Aller_MD · X

“Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity” https://t.co/boGDZ8JeaH

Aug 8, 2019 · 7 likes · 7 shares · 7,459 followers View post →
Dr David Moore, GP
@diabetes_powys · X

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@Munro_Martinez · X

"Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity" https://t.co/Pf1mgo4yom

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James Moran
@JamesEPMoran · X

Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-Reported Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity https://t.co/9y4mCRuMzh

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