FODMAPyhdisteitä

FODMAPyhdisteitä is a Finnish term referring to FODMAP compounds. FODMAP is an acronym that stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. These are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of some individuals. Instead, they travel to the large intestine where they are rapidly fermented by bacteria. This fermentation process produces gases, which can lead to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhea, and constipation.

The specific types of carbohydrates included in the FODMAP category are fructans and galactans (oligosaccharides), lactose (disaccharide), fructose (monosaccharide), and sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol (polyols). Foods high in FODMAPs include certain fruits like apples and pears, vegetables such as onions and garlic, dairy products containing lactose, wheat, rye, honey, and artificial sweeteners ending in "ol".

A low-FODMAP diet is often recommended for individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to help manage their symptoms. The diet typically involves a temporary elimination phase where high-FODMAP foods are restricted, followed by a reintroduction phase to identify individual trigger foods. It is important to note that a low-FODMAP diet is usually a therapeutic diet managed under the guidance of a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian to ensure nutritional adequacy and proper implementation. The goal is not to permanently eliminate all FODMAPs but to find a personalized tolerance level.