IBS sufferers: could fructans be friend or foe?

NCT ID NCT04830410

First seen Nov 25, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether fructans, a type of carbohydrate found in foods like wheat, onion, and garlic, affect symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with diarrhea. 65 participants were given either fructans or a placebo to compare changes in symptom severity, gas production, and gut health. The goal was to understand if these common food components trigger or possibly improve IBS symptoms.

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Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, Sweden

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