Bloating Causes & Solutions
💡 What you'll learn:
• How common bloating is, and the conditions that should be ruled out first, including coeliac disease and pelvic floor disorders.
• Why fructans in wheat, rather than gluten, are a common trigger for bloating after bread, pasta, or cakes
• The current evidence and guidance on SIBO breath testing, gut-directed hypnotherapy, CBT, and probiotics for bloating specifically
• Why the Low FODMAP Diet is currently ranked highly for bloating in the research, and how it works through two mechanisms: osmotic water movement and fermentation
• Why the Low FODMAP Diet needs specialist dietetic guidance, including for people who also have constipation
• Why food allergy testing has no role in IBS-related bloating
🎯 Who this video is for:
Anyone struggling with bloating who wants to understand the common causes and the current evidence behind dietary and other treatment options.
🩺 Disclaimer:
This video provides general educational information and is not suitable for anyone underweight, with a medical condition, or with food-related anxiety. Always seek advice from your GP or a registered dietitian before making significant changes.
