FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Di - saccharides, Monosaccharides And Polyols) are a collection
of short chain carbohydrate molecules found in certain foods, including wheat, barley, rye, milk, sweeteners, legumes and certain fruits and vegetables.
FODMAPs are poorly digested
short chain carbohydrates which give acne to sensitive people, and explain why some acne patients get breakouts from supposedly clean and nutritious foods.
The term «FODMAP» is an acronym for a collection of sugars (also known
as short chain carbohydrates) that have been identified as being problematic to certain individuals, in eliciting IBS - type symptoms.
In short, they are a group of
natural short chain carbohydrates which are poorly absorbed in the human digestive system and hence cause typical IBS - like symptoms such as pain, gas, and stomach upset.
Research has found that some people who appear sensitive to gluten are sometimes actually sensitive to FODMAPs, a collection
of short chain carbohydrates.
FODMAPs are a collection of
short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols found in foods naturally or as food additives.
These short chain carbohydrates are easily fermentable by these gut bacteria and imbalances can cause bloating and bad breath.
Put simply, these are
all short chain carbohydrates (sugars and fibers), many of which are poorly absorbed, and create gas when intestinal bacteria consume them.
These short chain carbohydrates are poorly absorbed leading to an overgrowth of gut bacteria and the symptoms of IBS.
One dietary treatment option utilized in IBS involves the avoidance of
short chain carbohydrates, referred to as FODMAPs -LRB-(Fermentable, Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols).
One candidate is raffinose,
a short chain carbohydrate, but any minor compound could play a role.
FODMAP stands for «Fermentable Oligo -, Di -, Mono - saccharides And Polyols,» which is a bunch of fancy talk for
a short chain carbohydrate that is poorly absorbed in the small intestine.
Research has found that some people who appear sensitive to gluten are sometimes actually sensitive to FODMAPs, a collection of
short chain carbohydrates.