Front Nutr November 2023 PMID 38024368

Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

Erfan Arabpour, Dorsa Alijanzadeh, Amir Sadeghi, Sina Khoshdel, Azita Hekmatdoost, Hamed Kord-Varkaneh, Mohammad Abdehagh

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The group mostly presents a balanced view, referencing the study’s finding that gluten restriction has limited benefit for IBS, with phrases like 'less efficacy than low FODMAP diets' and mentioning potential impacts on abdominal pain. The tone is analytical and focused on research results, reflecting a moderate level of engagement and concern about practical dietary advice.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the systematic review indicates gluten-free diets are not highly effective for IBS symptoms, emphasizing the comparison with low FODMAP diets.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show a moderate level of interest, highlighting diet management and referencing specific findings like the limited impact of gluten restriction.

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Participants cite detailed findings and share links to the full paper, indicating a desire to understand and discuss implications in depth.

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The discussions hint at implications for dietary recommendations and clinical practice, although the overall influence appears cautious rather than revolutionary.

Abstract in brief

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether gluten-free diets (GFD) are effective in reducing IBS symptoms, comparing it with low FODMAP diets (LFD).
  • The results showed that GFD did not significantly improve overall IBS symptoms, bloating, or quality of life, though it showed a slight trend in reducing abdominal pain.
  • The study concluded that GFD should not be routinely recommended for IBS patients, as it is less effective than LFD, and only certain subgroups might benefit, requiring further research.

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Kevin Whelan
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Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS (but possibly may impact abdominal pain?) Full paper

Mar 15, 2024 · 58 likes · 13 shares · 22,307 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: https://t.co/UwfERUw3So

Dec 19, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 95,117 followers View post →
GutMicrobiota Health
@GMFHx · X

Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet concludes this new systematic review via @FrontNutrition: https://t.co/BV1RdP16DJ

Jan 8, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 35,548 followers View post →
Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
@KingManninen · X

Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/HetTZjF2J8

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,056 followers View post →
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Nov 1, 2023 · 1 like · 11,279 followers View post →
Tom Kindlon
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Dr Yvonne Finnegan Director FINNE Nutrition
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Academia Peruana de Nutricion
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Zubair Khan, MD, FACP, CMQ
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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NHS Whipps Cross Hospital Dietitians
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Ife Oyedeji, MS.c RD
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Una Hendroff RD
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Beatriz Gros
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Judy Bauer
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Dr. Rodrigo Cruz Navea
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RT @ProfWhelan: Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in…

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Kevin Whelan
@ProfWhelan · X

Systematic review, including 9 trials, shows #GlutenFreeDiet not effective in managing global symptoms, bloating and QoL in #IrritableBowelSyndrome #IBS (but possibly may impact abdominal pain?) Full paper

Mar 15, 2024 · 58 likes · 13 shares · 22,307 followers View post →
Kaiss Jarkass
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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Irish ME/CFS Association
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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Molly Gordon
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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Tom Kindlon
@TomKindlon · X

RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

Jan 9, 2024 · 8 shares · 15,118 followers View post →
balance ur bod
@balanceurbod · X

Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/xGKDL1zgWq

Jan 8, 2024 · 119 followers View post →
Markus Lehtonen
@MarkusLehtone14 · X

RT @KingManninen: Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis https://…

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David Ng
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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Adriana B
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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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RT @GMFHx: Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet c…

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Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
@KingManninen · X

Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/HetTZjF2J8

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,056 followers View post →
GutMicrobiota Health
@GMFHx · X

Diet is central to managing IBS. But when it comes to gluten, a gluten-free diet shows less efficacy than the low FODMAP diet concludes this new systematic review via @FrontNutrition: https://t.co/BV1RdP16DJ

Jan 8, 2024 · 17 likes · 8 shares · 35,548 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @bengreenfield: Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: https://t.co/…

Dec 20, 2023 · 2 shares · 133 followers View post →
Andy Scott
@AndyJScott · X

RT @bengreenfield: Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: https://t.co/…

Dec 19, 2023 · 2 shares · 4,623 followers View post →
Ben Greenfield
@bengreenfield · X

Once again… if you have gut issues with grains, it’s usually more about “FODMAPs” than it is about gluten: https://t.co/UwfERUw3So

Dec 19, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 95,117 followers View post →
Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Gluten restriction in irritable bowel syndrome, yes or no?: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis: Background More than half of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report aggravating their symptoms with… https://t.co/DihglmZ4nm #Nutrition

Nov 1, 2023 · 3,904 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

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