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by throw345hn 2542 days ago
I cant speak for other diets but I follow low fodmap diet as I suffer from IBS. I always assumed that I was prescribed that diet to influence the gut bacteria. I mean the bacteria ferment on high fodmap foods and bloat and distend your stomach.

Talking about low fodmap specifically I wouldnt call it fad as it has been and is being researched and has shown to be effective to help with IBS, maybe not so much for other conditions.

Personally I have found it helpful in reducing the symptoms that I have.