With FoodMarble, you can log all of these symptoms alongside your meals, sleep, and stress levels in the app to uncover patterns and triggers unique to you.
Treating IBS is all about personalized symptom management. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but here are some of the most common and effective strategies:
One of the most effective strategies for managing IBS symptoms is following a low FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are fermentable sugars that can be difficult to digest and trigger gas production in sensitive guts.
Common FODMAPs include:
– Fructose (fruits, honey)
– Lactose (dairy)
– Sorbitol (stone fruits, sugar-free gum)
– Inulin (onion, garlic, wheat)
Eliminating high-FODMAP foods can provide symptom relief for many people. However, long-term restriction can have a negative effect on the gut microbiome. That’s why we recommend finding your personal tolerance threshold.
💡 FoodMarble’s FODMAP Testing Kit lets you test your digestion of the 4 most common FODMAPs using real-time breath testing with our clinically-validated breath tester. No need to guess which food is problematic for you. Real-time insights provided by the FoodMarble app can guide you to better gut health.
When your gut bacteria ferment undigested food, they produce hydrogen and methane gases. These can be absorbed into your bloodstream and exhaled in your breath.
FoodMarble measures these fermented gases to help you understand what foods cause the most fermentation for you. This insight allows you to make smarter dietary choices.
Introducing beneficial bacteria (probiotics) or feeding your existing good bacteria (prebiotics) may also help balance your gut. Some people find relief through fermented foods like kefir or supplements.
That said, not all probiotics work for everyone, and sometimes they can worsen symptoms. This is also why you should track your body’s reactions closely.
Depending on your dominant symptoms, doctors may recommend:
– Peppermint oil for spasms
– Loperamide or rifaximin for diarrhea
– Fibre supplements or laxatives for constipation
At FoodMarble, we believe the best approach is personalized care. With our tools, you can:
– Measure fermentation with the FoodMarble breath tester
– Log your meals, stress, sleep, symptoms, and more
– Use the Food Intolerance Testing Kit to test individual FODMAPs
– Track your digestion easier with features like the Food Library, RDA Ring, and FoodScanner
Skip the guesswork when it comes to food—FoodMarble helps you quickly discover the foods that work for your unique gut.
Living with IBS can be frustrating, but you’re not alone. You no longer have to rely on trial and error. The key to long-term relief is understanding your body and giving it what it needs.
With FoodMarble, you can take control of your digestive health, control your IBS symptoms, and enjoy more food freedom.
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