The Ideal Nutrition Podcast · Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens

The 2026 Guide to IBS & FODMAPs

·26 min

Updated episode on IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and FODMAPs featuring nutritionists Aidan Muir and Torwin Eakins. Episode 248 revises prior guidance based on 2024-2025 research showing equivalent benefits from gentler FODMAP approaches versus full elimination. Hosts define IBS as functional gut disorder affecting 3.8-9.2% of population, particularly women. They detail five FODMAP categories (fructans, GOS, lactose, fructose, polyols) and explain Rome IV diagnostic criteria. Major finding: recent studies show gentle FODMAP diet achieves similar 60-81% symptom improvement to full approach but with much higher adherence. Hosts advocate conservative sequencing - testing fiber, hydration, and general nutrition optimization before restrictive FODMAPs. Mentions Monash FODMAP app and discusses gut-directed hypnotherapy as equivalent alternative.

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A practical update on IBS and FODMAPs that keeps the focus on outcomes.

This episode gives a clear 2026 update on IBS and FODMAPs without pretending there is one neat answer. It starts with the basics, then moves into diet, low-FODMAP testing, and other options such as gut-directed hypnotherapy and movement.

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