Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

You'll hear people say low FODMAP diet is the solution. And a low FODMAP diet is to prioritize the food that has lower concentrations of these FODMAPs. The problem is that you don't want to do that long-term because FODMAPs for the most part are prebiotic, which means that this is what we're actually looking for. This is what we need more of.

to feed and fuel our microbiome, and to produce short-chain fatty acids. So when you do a low FODMAP diet, the intent is not to permanently reduce FODMAPs. The intent is to temporarily reduce FODMAPs, feel better, and then start to go through the process of reintroducing them.

to feed and fuel our microbiome, and to produce short-chain fatty acids. So when you do a low FODMAP diet, the intent is not to permanently reduce FODMAPs. The intent is to temporarily reduce FODMAPs, feel better, and then start to go through the process of reintroducing them.

to feed and fuel our microbiome, and to produce short-chain fatty acids. So when you do a low FODMAP diet, the intent is not to permanently reduce FODMAPs. The intent is to temporarily reduce FODMAPs, feel better, and then start to go through the process of reintroducing them.

Yeah, this is a good question. So let's take the concept of food intolerances in general and let's zoom out for a moment, okay? Which is to say that to me, a food intolerance is where you eat a food and then you have symptoms that you believe are a result from that food. And obviously these are symptoms that you don't want, the bloating or something else, okay?

Yeah, this is a good question. So let's take the concept of food intolerances in general and let's zoom out for a moment, okay? Which is to say that to me, a food intolerance is where you eat a food and then you have symptoms that you believe are a result from that food. And obviously these are symptoms that you don't want, the bloating or something else, okay?

Yeah, this is a good question. So let's take the concept of food intolerances in general and let's zoom out for a moment, okay? Which is to say that to me, a food intolerance is where you eat a food and then you have symptoms that you believe are a result from that food. And obviously these are symptoms that you don't want, the bloating or something else, okay?

We talked a little bit about constipation. constipation creates food intolerances. When you eat food, you're going to feel unwell. I have had patients that literally just the thought of food gives them bloating. They haven't even eaten anything and they're already getting bloated. That's because anything that you put in your body, even water,

We talked a little bit about constipation. constipation creates food intolerances. When you eat food, you're going to feel unwell. I have had patients that literally just the thought of food gives them bloating. They haven't even eaten anything and they're already getting bloated. That's because anything that you put in your body, even water,

We talked a little bit about constipation. constipation creates food intolerances. When you eat food, you're going to feel unwell. I have had patients that literally just the thought of food gives them bloating. They haven't even eaten anything and they're already getting bloated. That's because anything that you put in your body, even water,

can make you feel bloated because the motility is thrown off. And that's what's creating the bloating, right? So be aware that if you're the type of person that you're sitting here and you're saying, I have bloating and it doesn't matter what I eat, everything, even will FODMAP food is making me feel bloated. Think about constipation. You need to think about that. All right.

can make you feel bloated because the motility is thrown off. And that's what's creating the bloating, right? So be aware that if you're the type of person that you're sitting here and you're saying, I have bloating and it doesn't matter what I eat, everything, even will FODMAP food is making me feel bloated. Think about constipation. You need to think about that. All right.

can make you feel bloated because the motility is thrown off. And that's what's creating the bloating, right? So be aware that if you're the type of person that you're sitting here and you're saying, I have bloating and it doesn't matter what I eat, everything, even will FODMAP food is making me feel bloated. Think about constipation. You need to think about that. All right.

Whereas with these other choices that we've now put on the table, FODMAPs and histamine Think about what are the specific foods? It shouldn't be everything. There should be specific foods that are triggering your symptoms. And then you process that information to give yourself guidance as to which of these issues is in fact the problem.

Whereas with these other choices that we've now put on the table, FODMAPs and histamine Think about what are the specific foods? It shouldn't be everything. There should be specific foods that are triggering your symptoms. And then you process that information to give yourself guidance as to which of these issues is in fact the problem.

Whereas with these other choices that we've now put on the table, FODMAPs and histamine Think about what are the specific foods? It shouldn't be everything. There should be specific foods that are triggering your symptoms. And then you process that information to give yourself guidance as to which of these issues is in fact the problem.

So if you are someone who's struggling with fermented foods, with vinegar, with fish, and with some of the foods that we've discussed, like spinach, tomatoes, avocados, a banana that's brown, things like this. If you're struggling with those things, think about histamine intolerance.

So if you are someone who's struggling with fermented foods, with vinegar, with fish, and with some of the foods that we've discussed, like spinach, tomatoes, avocados, a banana that's brown, things like this. If you're struggling with those things, think about histamine intolerance.

So if you are someone who's struggling with fermented foods, with vinegar, with fish, and with some of the foods that we've discussed, like spinach, tomatoes, avocados, a banana that's brown, things like this. If you're struggling with those things, think about histamine intolerance.

But if you're struggling with beans and whole grains and garlic and onions, or when you eat fruit, then you should think about, or dairy products, you should think about FODMAPs. Ultimately, the way that you prove it is by doing an elimination diet and actually going either low histamine or low FODMAP. And then when your symptoms go away, you just proved it.