# FODMAP

FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that gut bacteria can ferment, producing gas in some people.

The acronym covers fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. A low FODMAP elimination diet may help some people with irritable bowel syndrome under dietitian supervision; NICE says such diets should only be guided by a professional with dietary expertise.

Also called: Low FODMAP, Fermentable carbohydrates.

Related: [Bloating](https://revns.com/dictionary/bloating.md), [Fibre](https://revns.com/dictionary/fibre.md), [Gut microbiome](https://revns.com/dictionary/gut-microbiome.md)

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