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6. Try a Low FODMAP Diet
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. These are small carbohydrates and substances in the diet that pass through the intestines without being taken into the body.
They stay in the intestines, causing certain bacteria at the end of the small intestine to overgrow. These bacteria are rapidly able to break down the FODMAPs, producing excess gas. These substances also draw water into the gut, causing fluid build-up.
Try a diet low in these substances to see if it helps your bloating. There are many apps available to help you keep track of which foods FODMAPs are found in.
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