A 12-Week Strict Low FODMAP Diet Reduces the Severity Levels of Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety, and Inattention in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Background: The low FODMAP diet (LFD) has been shown to alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the impact of the LFD on coexisting symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, depression, and cognitive functions remains unclear. Objectives: This study aims to...

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Published in:	Current Developments in Nutrition
Main Authors:	Sol Maja G Bjørkevoll, Eline M Randulff Hillestad, Gülen A Lied, Erica S Teige, Elisabeth K Steinsvik, Birgitte Berentsen, Astri J Lundervold
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-07-01
Subjects:	irritable bowel syndrome FODMAP gut–brain axis fatigue depression attention
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2475299125029440

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