October 2020 PMID 33114017

Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review.

Doris Vandeputte, Marie Joossens

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Peak: 3 in Oct 2020
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced interest, with posts mentioning the effects of low FODMAP diets on beneficial microbes and concerns about long-term gut health impacts. The tone combines scientific terminology, such as 'dysbiosis' and bacterial changes, with cautious language about unknown long-term effects, illustrating thoughtful engagement with the article's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings, especially regarding the reduction of beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria due to low FODMAP diets.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity about the implications of diet on gut microbiota, referencing specific bacteria and long-term effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion includes scientific details and perspectives on gut health, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts highlight concerns about the long-term consequences and relevance for conditions like IBS, suggesting a meaningful impact on dietary and health discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • This review compares the effects of high and low FODMAP diets on the gut microbiome in adults with intestinal diseases, highlighting that while high-fiber diets typically promote beneficial microbes in healthy people, low FODMAP diets may reduce beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria and potentially worsen gut imbalance.
  • The study finds that low FODMAP diets, often used to relieve symptoms in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, can lead to changes in gut bacteria that might be harmful in the long run, opposite to the effects of prebiotic diets.
  • More research is needed to determine if these microbial changes from low FODMAP diets are sustained over time and whether they could negatively impact long-term colon health and disease management.]

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John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@KateScarlata_RD @drsarveemoosavi Well, the microbiome is only one part of the gut-brain axis. A diet restricting prebiotics and leading to ⬇️ total and bifidobacterial diversity may improve symptoms in IBS, but this doesn't mean that the microbiome is healthier, per se https://t.co/BgQuBk8API https://t.co/8od9uBxJO3

Mar 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 23,808 followers View post →
Jeffrey Roberts, MS BSc
@IBSpatient · X

Pubmed-Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review. https://t.co/Yzok3tpWBM

Oct 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,898 followers View post →
CamGlycoscience
@camglyco · X

Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review. https://t.co/G9g6fqyVOr

Oct 30, 2020 · 702 followers View post →
Zlatan Mujagic MD PhD
@MujagicZlatan · X

Diet modulates the #gutmicrobiome. Low #FODMAP diet causes reduction in bifido's and increases dysbiosis. Longterm effects still unknown. #IBS #IBD @Micro_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/YT3tqfxuy9

Oct 25, 2020 · 552 followers View post →

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John Damianos, M.D.
@john_damianosMD · X

@KateScarlata_RD @drsarveemoosavi Well, the microbiome is only one part of the gut-brain axis. A diet restricting prebiotics and leading to ⬇️ total and bifidobacterial diversity may improve symptoms in IBS, but this doesn't mean that the microbiome is healthier, per se https://t.co/BgQuBk8API https://t.co/8od9uBxJO3

Mar 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 23,808 followers View post →
Jeffrey Roberts, MS BSc
@IBSpatient · X

Pubmed-Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review. https://t.co/Yzok3tpWBM

Oct 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1,898 followers View post →
CamGlycoscience
@camglyco · X

Effects of Low and High FODMAP Diets on Human Gastrointestinal Microbiota Composition in Adults with Intestinal Diseases: A Systematic Review. https://t.co/G9g6fqyVOr

Oct 30, 2020 · 702 followers View post →
Zlatan Mujagic MD PhD
@MujagicZlatan · X

Diet modulates the #gutmicrobiome. Low #FODMAP diet causes reduction in bifido's and increases dysbiosis. Longterm effects still unknown. #IBS #IBD @Micro_MDPI @MDPIOpenAccess https://t.co/YT3tqfxuy9

Oct 25, 2020 · 552 followers View post →