The FODMAP diet was developed to reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. But as it grows in popularity, online bloggers and 'health gurus' are promoting it for a range of unusual purposes.
One in six healthy people report problems with bloating.
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Recent headlines proclaimed an Australian-developed pill might be able to help those with coeliac disease eat wheat without becoming ill. But the fine print says it's no treatment or cure.
See your doctor if you suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly if you’ve had them for weeks or months.
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