The diet is intended for individuals with a confirmed IBS diagnosis. Since symptoms overlap with other conditions, consulting a healthcare professional before starting is essential as restricting FODMAPs may be unnecessary and could limit beneficial foods in your diet 1
References
- Eswaran S, Dolan RD, Chey WD. The role of diet in the management of irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017;112(7):1134–42. doi:10.1038/ajg.2017.108↩