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The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

  • Written by Jane Varney, Senior Research Dietitian in the Department of Gastroenterology, Monash University

The FODMAP diet is used to help manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it’s becoming more popular. Now bloggers and so-called health gurus have jumped on board, claiming it can treat everything from acne to weight loss.

While it would be great if the diet did help to manage these hard-to-treat conditions, these claims are closer to...

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