The role of dietary FODMAPs in the genesis of symptoms in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Crohns disease. [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Gibson (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Jane Muir ,  Dr Stuart Smith ,  Dr Sue Shepherd

Brief description Irritable bowel syndrome occurs in one in seven Australian adults. Crohn's disease affects 0.2% of the population. Both conditions affect the young and productive members of our society and are characterised by lower abdominal pain, bloating, wind and altered bowel habit. Our team has identified dietary triggers that may be responsible for the induction of symptoms in the majority of patients. These triggers involve a group of carbohydrates (FODMAPs) that are found in a wide variety of food.

Funding Amount $AUD 418,818.88

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant