How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet

[@DrRuscioDC]

If you’re looking for extra guidance you’re welcome to work with us at the Rusico Institute: bit.ly/3JBkGei We’d love to have you.

[@nowell.428]

Thumbnail says, what the fodmap diet is , but after watching the whole video I still have absolutely no idea wtf you are talking about, nor any idea how to start. Just an out of touch idiot who is over enthralled with their own niche specific vocabulary.

[@valeriewoelkers1048]

This information was very helpful! I started a low FODMAP diet a few weeks ago. I diagnosed myself after my gastroenterologist sent me for stool tests and 2 different ultrasounds, then called me to say I was GREAT! I almost started crying, because my symptoms were interfering with my life at work and in public! When I stated this, they decided I would need a colonoscopy which would be available in 5 months. So anyway, the low FODMAP diet definitely improved my symptoms after about 12 days, then I started cheating and I’m back to square one. So this information inspired me to get serious again. I got the Monash app which I find extremely helpful. It was 7.99 but so worth it.. Thank you! Your information was easy to listen to and understand!

[@lauraalovesyouu]

I think I've watched 300 low FODMAP/gut health videos on KZbin in the last 2 weeks and this was by far the best. Thank you!

[@FewPewPewRah]

Finally someone who knows how to communicate w/o the med school lingo and dragging out subjects for over and hour. Info pact and I now have an education. Nice job Dr. Ruscio.

[@Riverdragonastrology]

I watched this 2 weeks ago and decided to try Low FODMAP (I think I have IBD but am waiting on a diagnosis) I feel SO much better it’s incredible. Joint pain went away within 10 days, stiffness went away within a week, my emotional regulation is so much better and my bowel movements are regular and HEALTHY. I’m so grateful for you and your content, I will continue this diet for 2-4 more weeks and am happy to update if I remember 😉 thank you!

[@natalieholmyard9762]

I’ve been on Lfmd for 2 weeks. My whole life has changed. I can’t stop rejoicing!!

[@richardscott9952]

My doctor recommended Low FODMAP to me for my IBS. The results so far have been amazing. Migraines, tiredness, brain fog, joint pain, gut problems, bladder problems all gone. Best I've felt mentally and physically in 30 years.

[@kymberlybade1480]

Did you have muscle stiffness after you ate? Weight gain? Blurred vision? Skin problems?

[@willianc8655]

How much time til you saw improvements?

[@richardscott9952]

@@willianc8655 just a few days to feel a difference.

[@valerie4975]

Wow - a doc who cares more about symptoms than markers. Which the VA had even one. My symptoms are ignored because I am "in range"

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm so sorry to hear that... If you ever want more help, you're welcome to work with us at the clinic! ruscioinstitute.com/become-a-patient/.

[@kymberlybade1480]

That sux. These days, traditional docs are bullys. I dont feel bad at all calling out debauchery.

[@kellrockets101]

Same. While my VA care has been pretty good. Stuff like leaky gut, histamine intolerance, autoimmune stuff they've been a little slower on the offerings of cares...especially when a lot of the lab references are in range

[@hiddenmarco]

Exactly it's the same thing they do to me it has to be anxiety if everything looks normal on tests that are usually inadequate anyway

[@winnbectonjr4426]

Thank you for this informative video! My PCP said my loose stool and chronic diarrhea may be a result of Microscopic Colitis (Collagenous). She setup an appointment with the appropriate specialist which is still a few months away. I immediately (Feb 5th) went to You Tube and heard about the Low FODMAP diet and it seemed reasonable. I started that day! My symptoms ceased immediately, and I am optimistic for the first time in years. I have cheated twice and both times my symptoms reappeared. I have not identified my triggers yet but suspect onions and garlic. I cut out milk a year ago and sugar six months ago as part of my journey for improvement. I am sleeping better, and I attribute this to my new diet. You mentioned stress as a contributing factor of symptoms, and I think you are correct.

[@bekretayda]

On my 6th day on lfm decreased abdominal pain by 50%! Amazing. Thank you thank you

[@willianc8655]

Damn, one of the best videos on IBS I've watched in a while, appreciate it, doctor! Subscribed!

[@QuranEee-vg3xs]

I have nothing to comment Aside from Big Thanks! Thank you brother !

[@amerecanaverdedesouza9579]

Excellent explanation Dr Ruscio! I’m watching this video from Sydney Aus time is 11:45 pm and I can’t sleep because of bed IBS symptoms. I will ask my doctor to provide more info/ help with this diet.

[@bonnieswanson8328]

Thank you very much for the insight. I have been suffering for years with SIBO. I'm fasting now for three days. Then I will begin the Carnivore Diet for 11 days then I will begin introducing a Low Fod map diet. I was on Rifaximin for 14 days (sibo) prior and didn't feel much of a difference. I have also been suffering greatly with a Blastocystis parasite and was on antibiotics for 31 days. What a mess. I feel like the above protocol is going to help greatly. Thanks again for all the information.

[@Mina-pj7qs]

Your videos, including this one totally feeds my intellectual curiosity about the subject; the thorough explanation along with supporting research, the visual aids, and recap is such a unique presentation. Plus, your voice is very soothing.

[@MissMelissaRuiz]

Very interesting to see how serotonin is involved in basically everything!

[@malarmugammunian5098]

Thank you doctor.i have been struggling for 5 years now. I now have some hope of healing.God bless you for the enlightening information.🙏🏼

[@Lusine91]

Did you get any improvements after trying this diet?

[@inspire2create]

Thank you for the great information. My daughter suffers with pcos and ibs.

[@mollyannSmyth]

I just wanted to mention that I have IBS and suffered so badly with it that I was willing to give up everything. Then I found the LowFodmaps and have been following it for over 2 years. I feel so much better that I'm scared to introduce any food that is not lowfodmaps LOL. I figure as long as I feel good, don't change it. :)

[@SewWhittle]

I was told a couple months ago to go on the Low FODMAP diet. I couldn’t even understand it. (I’ve been keto for almost 5 years.) Eating the foods on the list, was all foreign to me. I’ve had IBS-D for about 40 years.

[@DidiWaDidi]

I can relate! Same here. But they say the diet is not ment to be forever, since it's not very well balanced for vitamins and minerals etc. I am scared to try new foods too, but I do it anyway. I found out there are some things on the red list that surprisingly are not giving me any problems. Since its not the same for everyone, it can expand your options. So, live on the edge, and try some new things! 😅

[@anitaharley3085]

Would love to see a video on pros and cons of a high alkaline meal plan.

[@sandra.b7207]

Thank you so much I watched few videos for specialists people telling us that Low fodmap is not necessary to cure the guts it's only decreases symptoms and this disappointed me Although I'm not following low fodmap diet yet But it's a hope for me So thank you so much for explaining everything

[@tracifoster614]

Thank you, I have a thyroid issue and gastro problems

[@jojackson1573]

I'm learning so much ...since I was diagnosed with hashimotos... I've found out since that leaky gut causes the majority of auto immune conditions ... I've learnt that if we have one auto immune issue we are at triple risk of another ! My poor grandma went on to get the most excruciating arthritis ...then Parkinson's ( which is also linked ...as is autism it appears ) ... Makes sense to start at the ' source ' of problems and heal that gut. Thanks to docs like this one !!!

[@tatyanathegreat14]

Brilliantly executed!🌟🗽

[@jonathancain7221]

Amazing Content Doc...!!..Much Appreciated 👊

[@ydorri2460]

Thank you so much for this info, my dr is putting me on the low fodmap diet for my ibs with me/cfs. The findings relating to the immune system is really exciting as i feel like i'm sick all the time. I'm excited to try it now! X

[@veronicahaits5233]

Excellent information that reinforces that I'm on the right path. Many thanks for sharing the results of this research 🙏

[@robertc6343]

Great stuff! Thank you so much for this!

[@AliciaNicole19]

It’s been working well for me 🙏🏼

[@DrRuscioDC]

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing :)

[@OGAesthetics]

How long untill ubsaw results? And what did unnotice??

[@AliciaNicole19]

@@OGAesthetics I started noticing results in around two weeks. Joint inflammation/bloat etc has subsided with low fodmap diet and probiotic use

[@Caladcholg]

Thanks RDJ, Jr.!

[@ursularushing6543]

Great info, THANK YOU !

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

[@user-he3ek3cs4z]

So helpful, cant wait to feel better! TX!!!!!!!!!

[@gingertunstall7739]

Trying to do a Low FODMAP diet AND a Low Histamine Diet is so restrictive that it just boggles the mind.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Eliminating any foods can become overwhelming. It is a much better mindset to think less on what you are taking out and rather focus on what good foods you are bringing in. It's a "what can I add to my diet" rather than "what can I not have".

[@yarrowandyew5173]

I had SIBO years ago and went on Low Fodmaps. I found it dauntaing. I think I have SIBO again, and I do have collagenous colitis so i seem prone. However I am really confused with your Fodmaps Lists vs the Monash version. Extremely differently foods on these lists. Can you please explain? Because the diet is SO difficult as it is without confusing differing lists to go off of. TY!

[@hunter-ct9ky]

Id like to add, cut down on the roughage and raw veg to help heal the gut. Just as important as what you eat.

[@DrRuscioDC]

Great point

[@FrostyBud777]

low fodmap, A POTENT GOOD Seeking Health Multivitamin one MF , and Probiotics that have lactobacillus, bifido and yeast based saccharomyces boulardii are helping me heal more than I have in 2 year. Thank you God for natural medicine!

[@leslietilley5014]

This is wonderful content- thank you- so hopeful!

[@DrRuscioDC]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@diannebucad351]

Doc any advice regarding carnivore diet can fast heal and repair leaky gut coz it's the fermentable fiber and carbs is the culprit given that meat doesn't have any of that.

[@debbie444]

Very useful, can you pls give more details how Caffeine can affect bloating/sibo and overall gut health. What quantity of coffee is ‘ok’ Which herbal teas can help the gut recovery if one has Sibo or leaky gut

[@birgith.]

very profound, best wishes from Germany, i love the information, also i can not understand so good englisch

[@OGAesthetics]

dr ruscio u are a god send. i just started to look into this diet yesterday after i ate banana and a apple and experienced severe brain fog. i have candida...... maybe sibo aswell im not sure. love your work!! do you think the low fodmap diet is great for candida issues aswell??

[@FrostyBud777]

Diet can only help overgrowth but not kill candida. You need good herbals like FC Cidal and Dysbiocide, and/or Monolaurin, or other antifungal herbs, as well as saccharamyces boulardii benefitial probiotic yeast. I have dealt with yeast for 12 years, treating it this year. Diet can only help a little bit, KILLING CANDIDA is much more of a priority. Don't think you will ever cure with diet alone, I tried for 3 years! It wasnt till I started killing herbs, GI relief for leaky gut , sacchromyces boullardi anti yeast probioitc and take multivitamin that I started to heal. A GI map can show you all your good and bad levels of bacteria and yeast. I love the GI map stool test. It truly was a miracle from God finding it and doing it. Now I am healing! I had 5 bacterial overgrowth plus severe candida on the test!

[@DrRuscioDC]

I do think low FODMAP can be helpful for candida. But let me also attach an article of mine about the other things you can do to treat candida: drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/ Hope that helps!

[@OGAesthetics]

im using spore based probiotics and megamycobalance to treat it now. so far ive seen major improvements. should see even more improvement now that i am on low fodmap as of today.@@FrostyBud777

[@chasingcalories]

i noticed on the vegetarian pdf eggsplants are safe, but on the standard pdf eggplants are to be avoided. can you comment on this?

[@Honeycomblife]

Great video thank you is there a low fodmap and candida dual diet? Im j ust looking to eat food that both diets have in common i was on candida diet but having problems with broccoli, cauliflower and lentils . This is your best video that i have seen ! Update i guess my question is what low fodmap diet on your website guide is better for candida as well? Would it be paleo?

[@marisademore468]

3 questions: (1) can you have inulin on a low FODMAP diet, if so how many grams daily?; (2) if we limit prebiotics won't that starve and deplete the microbiome of good bacteria?; (3) what is the length of time someone should stay on FODMAPs? Thanks in advance to anyone able to answer (hopefully the answers will be science backed). :-)

[@nikoscomo9993]

Please doc if i have both candida and sibo which diet is helpful ?

[@aureliengirardeau3010]

Broccoli on your main picture is not low FODMAP, its actually high in FODMAP if not removing some parts and respect a low serving. Hence, this main image video is not well chosen in my opinion.

[@nintendobaby3567]

Does anyone have a definitive answer on oats? I've seen them listed as low, high "low in small doses" and everything in between. They're high in fiber (bad?) but mostly insoluble fiber (good?) so not sure what that adds up to. Great video (as always) and incredibly helpful!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Off the top of my head I am not sure, check the Monash App as it will allow you to punch in specific foods and U Monash is doing most of the research here. Hope this helps!

[@carl8568]

I've had multiple naturopaths advise me to avoid oats as they are inflammatory.

[@janinebrewer8913]

​@@DrRuscioDCneed that diet to help with leaky gut

[@misscinnamon5690]

Great to know the Low fodmap diet with saccharomyces boulardii works on multiple levels. I'm not on week 2 yet but feel better already, glad it might be doing something for leaky diet too as years of an elimination diet did nothing for my food allergies. Unrelate to the video, but I was wondering if you have any articles on ultra-processed food. If It's more diet fearmongering or if there is actual evidence and it's a cause for concern.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm glad you're feeling better! And I don't have any content about processed foods, specifically. I do think there's a lot of fear mongering around them. At the end of the day, I think as long as your diet is primarily whole, nutrient-dense foods, processed foods are fine.

[@marciacaldas3948]

Thank you!!

[@capableofgreatness8804]

listen since covid i have being experiencing a feeling of my back being strain as if i carrying every weight, so i used to have to carry a bit load in my bag to help balance. then during the years i started having loose stools , just this year my belly will feel bloated and heavybut just two weeks ago i had a sharp pain in my tummy , i could not eat anything else that day, and since that day any food i eat, my tummy feels bloated and discomfort .. guys listen its being two weeks listen to me...i decide i am going to do my own research and thats how i found out about the FODMAP, I say to listen to me... i am afat gyal wear uk size dress 28-30.. but let me tell you someting MY pain in my back gone, i said it gonnnnnnne, since i cut out all carbs, cut out sugar, just vegetable salad lentile oats , my runny stool now stop, and because i cut out carbs i now able to drink water so i drinking water out of straw because it make me feel i drinking juice

[@shoshanabloom8669]

What is the fodmap diet please

[@susanlongworth1699]

Much better than Dr. Mark Hyman! No med jargon, to the point!

[@dodo-rq9we]

Thanks doctor, i have the first 5 factors u mentioned for unhealthy gut, how is this related to gastric and abdominal lymphoma that i developed and also relation to severe leuco & lymphooenia induced by chemotherapy ???

[@betran170]

Thank you doctor so much!

[@DrRuscioDC]

You are welcome!

[@amychen2682]

So Elemental Heal is a supplement or a total replacement to low FODMAP diet?

[@stig6134]

What a fantastic and informative video, put across really well. Thank you.

[@jojoabraham3802]

Thank u for sharing can I start a diet while I have skin allergy reaction some foods in diet not allowed for allergy thank i

[@loveandpeacejoy]

Great video! Question: after sibo and leaky gut has been resolved and the gut health is optimal again, would eating "regularly" again (like prior to the low FODMAP diet) trigger the old symptoms again?

[@maxvivendi8111]

Almonds in the low and high ?!

[@sagardeshmukh1008]

Could you please create video on post infection ibs ?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Noted. :)

[@Alexander-rq9he]

Dr. Michael, If I have a reaction to one of the foods on the “SAFE” list, does that mean that this diet isn’t for me?

[@jennyshanespitler4033]

I have this problem I diagnosed with 3 polyps one polyp is precancerous. I need more advice Doc please thank you.

[@DidiWaDidi]

I have been on a LF diet for a year. It works very well in making IBS manageable, but there's absolutely no healing. As soon as i consume 1 tiny bit of high fodmap food, i am back to diarrhea and cramps.

[@NanulSavage]

Good content!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks!

[@MistressErixa]

Nice presentation of results. I suugest to add screen boxes with definitions of some terms so listener can follow with more clarity

[@kymberlybade1480]

I recommend listening w a pen and paper. Look them up yourself then listen again. 😊

[@magentared5822]

​@@kymberlybade1480 that's what I do, lol.

[@rahulgm7475]

Very useful

[@MrRjj4321]

what about fermenting FODMAP's? (ferment everything you can!!!) and what about prolonged fasting? seems to have cured all my digestive issues... i eat one meal a day and throw in multiple prolonged fasts a year... absolutely no processed food, sugar or gluten... low carb...

[@WM-ug1uk]

I’ve had gerd for years can sibo be the cause of my pvcs…….

[@charlenetaylor9751]

Is fodmap Diet good to try if i have just been told i have IBD colitis and procitis

[@carolineklutsch2514]

What about a vegan low Fodmap diet?

[@sandraconstantin54]

Thank you,Dr...but please don't mislead us with the title. There is so much information out there and we must hear again and again lectures and introductions and are invited to check more information to get to the "diet" . Please have mercy with us , we trust you about studies, no need to expand on this. Maybe a new video straight to the diets? Thank you

[@barbaragray4309]

Thank you Dr, I was told not to have gluten, fructose, dairy, I have cut out oxalates in veg...maybe modmap would help....your opinion....

[@sandalero]

if i use a melatonin spray for oral use can the xylitol in it which goes directly to the mucous membrane of the mouth and i dont swallow the substance can it still affect the micro biom and or SIBO?

[@janetkramer689]

How do I get the vegetarian/vegan low FODMAP diet? Can I get a protocol map/outline for how to implement your recommendations?

[@tenantrep]

Thank you for sending me this link? You must have heard Robert Downy Jr. Looks like you.

[@martapawlak9672]

Michael, could you please explain to me what had happened? I had rifampicine and antibiotics for Helicobacter. I was on low FODMAP diet for about 8-9 weeks. I felt brilliant! Then I started 2nd phase of low FODMAP diet- testing. I deal well with lactose, fructose and GOS. Then, 5 days ago I ate 33g of cauliflower to test mannitol. I'm dying since. I'm taking simeticon, buscopan, rifampicine and it's not any better. I'm devastated. I used to eat cauliflower in the past and never had those symptoms. Everyone says, your tolerance will improve. But it's worse. What is going on? Will this bloating ever go?

[@juto3510]

I was diagnosed with crones and did Dr. Morse protocol and was cured in less then 3 weeks although it can be difficult for those addicted to food🙄

[@apexstarfly190]

In you Low Fodmap download there are sections that have a circle with a cross in it, can you explain what this mean. If I look at the standard diet the only nut it says to avoid is pistachios, so does this mean all other nuts are fine?? Im confused.

[@informationvideos5193]

thank you sir for Information leaky gut 👍

[@prateek_sgi]

Sir is there any similar data on lectins??

[@sandraocasio9706]

Is a cup of coffee okay with this low FODMap diet to help me with IBS

[@sandraocasio9706]

Hi doctor , I’m looking to start this to help my chronic IBS. I just started a prebiotic fiber supplement; do you recommend to stop while I do the low FODMap diet?

[@almacallais2694]

Watch his video about how to fix sibo.

[@shrutifrancis3320]

People with IBS or gas issue can do intermittent fasting?

[@adi776]

Hy. Can you tell me why I feel very bad when I eat fermented vegetable?

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thanks for reaching out. So sorry to hear about the issues you’re dealing with. Please know that due to legal restraints, I cannot address personal medical issues outside of the practice. If you’re interested in becoming a patient, please contact the clinic: drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ We’d love to have you.

[@widmiemilord4679]

@adi776 have you tried the blood diet. It help with what to stay away from and also heal a lot of gut issues. Unfortunately a lot of people don't know that. I hope that help 🙏🏻

[@victoriacavalieri4950]

I did low fodmap for 3 months and can't eat anything now because my stomach forgot how to digest food lol

[@virginiahammond6542]

Is there a protocol for maintaining the probiotics in your body after the 3 month mark..do you use them occasionally (say a few days a month)?

[@DrRuscioDC]

You can likely stay on them as long as you need. Sorry if that wasn't clear. The time frames I mention are minimums to see peak benefit, not maximums. I've been taking probiotics for ten years. :)

[@margueritecahoon3737]

What is the low Fodmap diet?

[@Midwest..]

Try Google for more information 😊

[@janinebrewer8913]

I need that diet

[@DrRuscioDC]

It can be very useful to try.

[@janinebrewer8913]

@@DrRuscioDC what do I need to do to start this diet

[@انا-د4ن4ع]

Is this really works for SIBO??

[@birgith.]

hello from germany, which sweatener can i use if i have leaky gut

[@DrRuscioDC]

It's fairly individual. Eliminate and then reintroduce :)

[@OGAesthetics]

i have tried the SCD (specific carb diet) for 2 weeks now but my red rashes eczema etc does not go away. i HAVE been consuming bananas, apples, and other high FODMAP fruits during this time. do you beleve if i really go low fodmap i will eventually have clear skin? im dying for some motivation.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I can't speak to your case directly. It might be worth a shot, so you should run it by your practitioner :)

[@willeu1770]

I put myself on a Low Fodmap, Low histamine and Low low salicylate diet. Any my eczema symptoms improves. I read the free articles from Harrison Li, a eczema patient turned nutritionist which expanded in details the correlation between the diet and eczema. Hope it helps. 1 more note. The bananas we can consume are the green ones. Not the ripe ones. God bless you for fast recovery

[@willeu1770]

Hi Dr Ruscio. Since 1 month ago, I’m putting myself on a low fodmap, how histamine and low salicylate diet. My eczema improves. But this diet made me suffer from constipation. Few days ago, I’m being diagnosed with SIBO and being put on Rifaximin 550mg x 3 times a day for 2 weeks. My gastroenterologist advise me to take my probiotics only after my course of antibiotics. And my constipation still persist. Is there any advice how I could manage my bowel issues? Thanks so much 🙏

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. I'll attach some of my articles here that I think will be helpful to you: drruscio.com/sibo-probiotics/ drruscio.com/probiotics-for-bloating drruscio.com/taking-probiotics-with-antibiotics/ drruscio.com/probiotics-for-constipation/ I hope those help!

[@robertc6343]

I didn’t check if the links addressed the constipation part, but I’m guessing you were diagnosed with methane SIBO, since that’s associated with constipation. You’d need pro-kinetics. What worked for me was Magnesium Citrate (2 500 mg capsules a day) and a ginger tea.

[@leslietilley5014]

I agree with @robert - about both the pro--kinetic right after Rifaximin and the Mag Citrate is great, not expensive- dose @1000-1200 mg- can spread out overn the day. Vitamin C is also a great laxative with the Mag Citrate 1000 mg and up- can tirtrated up to too much Gas, and decrease... I use @ 3000 per day spread out. @@robertc6343

[@sagardeshmukh1008]

How many months low fodmap diet takes to show improvement in IBS

[@DrRuscioDC]

Great question. In the research I've seen, it's been about 2-6 weeks.

[@sagardeshmukh1008]

@@DrRuscioDC thanks for reply really appreciated

[@sagardeshmukh1008]

@@DrRuscioDC also, if you can create dedicated video on ..brain and gut connection in IBS ..how to reset it😊

[@OGAesthetics]

u sure banana isnt high fodmap? i see it everywhere , ripe banana is high fodmap. please let me know!

[@DrRuscioDC]

You're right, a ripe banana is relatively high in FODMAPs.

[@decoder3449]

So where do I find the diet?

[@Scbms1_9-09]

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[@VKA53]

❤❤❤

[@p.mrtynjy]

low fodmap low histamine diet would just be water air and salt at this point

[@henryboon8711]

Low fotmap

[@jaymills1720]

Leaky gut doesn’t seem to be a clinically validated diagnosis. Some of this seems helpful but then there’s pseudoscience that seems to be present including the lack of agreed upon reference ranges for zonulin and DAO hence why researchers and clinicians don’t use this other than “functional” medicine folks. Feels like a pyramid scheme at times and quite frustrating for folks with gut issues.

[@nadi945]

Traditional medicine is a damaging people.

[@tatyanathegreat14]

🌟🗽

[@garycollier3317]

Get to the point