A Mediterranean Approach to Low FODMAP Diet (MED-LFD) for Managing IBS Symptoms

All participants of this group at phase 1 (elimination phase), will initially follow the Med- LFD (2-6 weeks). At phase 2 (reintroduction phase), patients will gradually reintroduce foods rich in FODMAPs (6-8 weeks) and test their tolerance. At phase 3 (maintenance phase), following the reintroduction of foods rich in FODMAPs, patients will follow an individualized diet based on their personal tolerance (a combination of high and low FODMAPs).

All participants of this group will be informed to follow a diet based on the nutritional guidelines of the British National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for Managing IBS for 4 weeks.