FODMAP is an acronym for fermentable, oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. If you suffer from digestives issues you may have heard the term as some try a FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are carbs that absorb water in the small intestine and pass through the large intestine where they quickly ferment as naturally occurring gut bacteria eat them. The process releases gas that along with excess water can cause abdominal discomfort or pain. We will go into this further in future post.
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