FODMAPS 20 Years On

You're invited to a special public lecture marking two decades of the Monash low FODMAP diet! Developed right here at Monash University, this groundbreaking diet has become a global household name, transforming the lives of countless individuals managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Affecting 4-9% of adults, IBS symptoms like bloating, diarrhoea, gas, and cramps can be debilitating. The Monash low-FODMAP diet, now recognised as a first-line treatment, helps alleviate these symptoms by temporarily eliminating certain short-chain carbohydrates, then gradually reintroducing them to find a personal balance for symptom control. Recent research has even shown its potential to help women living with endometriosis. (Remember, this diet should only be adopted under the supervision of a dietitian.)

This isn't just about symptom management; the diet's success has spurred incredible advancements, leading to the widely used Monash FODMAP app, a dedicated cookbook, and a comprehensive certification program. It's also opened up exciting new research avenues into the gut microbiome, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy, and the impact of factors like exercise, alcohol, gluten, caffeine, and emulsifiers on gut health.

Join us for our annual public lecture featuring the pioneering Monash FODMAP researchers who brought this diet to life:

• Professor Peter Gibson (bio): Professor of Gastroenterology and co-author of the original publication that coined the term FODMAP,  Personal View: Food for Thought - Western Lifestyle and Susceptibility to Crohn's Disease: the FODMAP Hypothesis

• Associate Professor Jane Muir (bio): Head of Translational Nutrition Science, who established the vital laboratory analysis of FODMAP content in foods and led the research translation that developed the diet.

• Associate Professor Emma Halmos (bio): An Accredited Practising Dietitian and a key member of the first team to conduct a Randomised Controlled Trial comparing the low-FODMAP diet to a typical diet.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from the experts behind a dietary revolution.

Register now to secure your spot!