Our Inaugural Course

Define IBS prevalence and pathophysiology, including the gut-brain axis and Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction. Learn to exclude key organic diseases, such as coeliac disease, bile acid diarrhoea, and microscopic colitis, before diagnosis.

Explore the roles of fat, carbohydrates, and fibre in IBS symptoms. Receive a foundational introduction to FODMAPs  and the mechanisms of action of symptoms development.

Understand the methods and cut-off values used to classify FODMAPs in food. Examine the impact of food processing, bioprocessing, and enzymes on food’s FODMAP composition.

Establish an accurate IBS diagnosis and expertly assess patient suitability for the low FODMAP Diet. Learn to identify at-risk groups and understand protocols for monitoring food intake and symptoms.

Identify clear goals and expertly manage patient expectations for the elimination phase. Master the ‘Bucket Concept’ and learn practical strategies for low FODMAP meal planning and food label reading.

Gain skills in troubleshooting the low FODMAP Diet, including addressing FODMAP stacking, dietary fat intake, and non-FODMAP dietary triggers. Assess differential diagnoses such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).

Understand the aims and clinical importance of the liberalisation phase. Cover the use of probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, and advanced strategies for rechallenging failed FODMAPs.

Identify common at-risk nutrients and potential nutritional gaps when following the low FODMAP diet. Address the diet’s effect on the gut microbiome and the risk factors for dietary inadequacy and disordered eating.

Review the practical role of the low FODMAP Diet in managing conditions such as SIBO, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colic, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis.

Apply your clinical knowledge and build confidence through real-world case study assessments, bridging the gap between theory and clinical practice.