Gluten intolerance may be related to fructan

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The discussion centers on the findings of a study by Skodje GI et al., published on November 1, 2017, which concludes that fructans, rather than gluten, are responsible for inducing symptoms in individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity. This conclusion is based on a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study that utilized the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study highlights the importance of distinguishing between gluten and fructans in dietary considerations for IBS sufferers.

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This discussion is beneficial for dietitians, gastroenterologists, researchers in gastrointestinal health, and individuals managing IBS or exploring dietary sensitivities related to gluten and fructans.

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29102613
Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-reported Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Skodje GI et al., Nov 1 2017
CONCLUSIONS:
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity, we found fructans to induce symptoms, measured by the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale irritable bowel syndrome version.
See: https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02464150

Clearing up acronyms:
Fructans are a kind of FODMAP ( fermentable carbohydrates):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fructan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP

An IBS (irritated bowel syndrome) support site showing general food choices for ibs sufferers.:

https://www.ibsdiets.org/fodmap-diet/fodmap-food-list/
 
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jim mcnamara said:
Fructan, Rather Than Gluten,
"Than?" I've had my suspicions regarding "gluten allergies/sensitivity;" guess we'll see/find out.
 

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