IBS, Bloating and FODMAP Sensitivity

If you’re dealing with IBS, bloating, reflux or discomfort after eating, it’s easy to assume certain foods are the problem. Fibre gets blamed, FODMAPs get removed, and diets become increasingly restrictive. But in many cases, the issue isn’t the food itself. It’s how your gut is functioning.

High FODMAP foods, legumes and pulses.

Fibre and FODMAPs Aren’t the Problem

FODMAPs and dietary fibre are found in many healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, garlic and onion. They play an important role in gut health, helping to feed beneficial bacteria, support bowel regularity, and maintain the gut lining.

If these foods trigger symptoms, it’s often a sign of underlying digestive dysfunction, not true intolerance.

What Causes IBS and Bloating?

Ongoing bloating, abdominal pain and reflux are commonly linked to issues such as low stomach acid, SIBO, gut microbiome imbalances, poor bile flow, and sluggish intestinal motility.

While a low FODMAP diet can help manage symptoms in the short term, it doesn’t address the root cause and isn’t designed to be followed long term.

Restore Gut Function

A more effective approach is to focus on improving gut function so your body can tolerate and benefit from a wide range of foods. By supporting digestion, gut bacteria, bile flow and motility, it’s possible to reduce IBS symptoms, improve bloating, and move away from long-term restriction.

If you’re struggling with IBS, ongoing bloating or FODMAP sensitivity, a personalised approach can help you address the cause, not just the symptoms.

Book a consultation to start improving your gut health.