What are FODMAPs?

FODMAPs are certain kinds of carbohydrates found in food. Not all carbohydrates are FODMAPs, just certain ones. FODMAP is an acronym for:

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides,
Monosaccharides And Polyols

FODMAPs are different types of sugar and fiber that ferment in the large intestine and cause GI symptoms in some people. People who are sensitive to FODMAPs may develop symptoms that can be embarrassing or even painful.

There are 5 main types of FODMAPs:


Symptoms

Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
1500 East Medical Center Drive
3912 Taubman Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5362
 Call Center Phone: 734-647-5944
mynutritionhealth@med.umich.edu
On Pinterest
Supported with funding from Nestlé Health Science.
© The Regents of the University of Michigan