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Study Reveals 35% of IBS Patients Have Sucrase Deficiency

5/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that sucrase-isomaltase deficiency impacts 35% of IBS patients, far exceeding earlier estimates. This includes both congenital and acquired forms of the deficiency, with the 15PHE genetic mutation playing a role in digestive struggles. Alarmingly, the popular low FODMAP diet may fall short for nearly half of those suffering from IBS.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that sucrase-isomaltase deficiency impacts 35% of IBS patients, far exceeding earlier estimates. This includes both congenital and acquired forms of the deficiency, with the 15PHE genetic mutation playing a role in digestive struggles. Alarmingly, the popular low FODMAP diet may fall short for nearly half of those suffering from IBS.