date:Jun 18, 2014
, Monosaccharide and Polyols and the diet has solid, if somewhat limited, scientific evidence as a treatment for IBS.
These carbohydrates, with specific sugars and fibers, can cause gastro-intestinal distress for some people. All are fermentable foods broken down by bacteria in the large bowel. Oligosaccharides, such as fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides can be found in wheat, onions, garlic, and legumes; Disaccharides or lactose can be found in milk, ice cream and custard; Monosaccharides o