Hi Laura–there are a few published papers in the research from the Monash University scientists that provide accurate and up to date info on FODMAP content. Overall, there is a lack of research at this time to make calculating FODMAP intake very feasible. Instead, we tend to modify the high foods during the elimination phase. Working w/ a dietitian helps balance out the diet so that it is healthy and low FODMAP.

Thank you so much!

Kate ,
Do you know of any anti-gas meds that do not contain magnesium? Magnesium gives me “D”.

Thanks for the quick response!
So, if I go through challenging all the groups and pretty much know which groups I can eat and which are giving me trouble, will I then be able to eat as much of the ones that don’t give me trouble as I want?

I’m still slowly going through the Challenge phase of Fodmaps. My question is – If I don’t have a bad reaction to a group – for me, Fructose – does that mean I can eat as much of that group as I want, or should I still be limiting the amount of all foods with Fodmaps?

Thanks!

Yes, Jean, I believe histamine intolerance is a very real thing. Food chemical such as amines, salicylates, glutamate are all naturally occurring food chemicals that can trigger GI symptoms and other systemic symptoms such as headaches. As a general rule of thumb–the stronger the flavor of the food the more likely there are more food chemicals in it. Some additives such as benzoates, nitrates, sorbates can cause adverse reactions in the body. In one large time dose or over days –food chemicals can build up and then cause reaction in those sensitive. I do believe histamine intolerance is under diagnosed. But I don’t think there is a good diagnostic test to determine histamine intolerance. An attempt at a low histamine diet is usually trialled. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia is a good resource {www.allergy.net.au} There are others too which I can’t get a hold on at the moment. This would really be a good blog post–so I am glad you brought it up. I just wish there was a little more time in the day.

Can you please comment on Histamine? I have been trying really hard on this FODMAP diet for well over a month with limited success. The other day I decided to “fix” my gut flora for good and ate a 6 oz. container lactose free yogurt and Kombucha (just about 1/4 of the bottle). I don’t usually eat yogurt (ever) because I just was a little afraid. My non-IBS related symptoms were really off the charts.. I was itchy all over, had a massive headache, was boiling (I’m usually cold all the time) and my heart palpitations were really bad. It felt like there was acid in my stomach burning away.

I have been diagnosed with GERD (7 years) and IBS (for about 14 years) and heart palpitations (for about 3). My SIBO test just came back negative.
I also have hashimotos and severe allergies to weeds, trees, dust, dust mites, animals. I am 55, I am 5’6″ and weight 135. And otherwise perfectly healthy!!! I have seen a dietician and I am watching Patsy’s “Bold” items.

Is Histamine Intolerance really a thing? Is there a reliable test? My doctors just think I am nuts. (it’s very sad). Thanks for your help. I was just getting ready to go completely without fruit since I seem to have the bloating every night even following fodmap pretty closely.

Dana could be other components in the yogurt–the probiotics can trigger symptoms. If you have not had small intestinal bacterial overgrowth tested I think this is a good idea.