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The Department of Gastroenterology is internationally recognised for its high-impact research and clinical expertise across gastroenterology and intestinal health, including the invention of the Low FODMAP Diet.
We're part of the Central Clinical School.
Research
Our expertise in gastroenterology and intestinal health spans specialist areas including nutrition, chronic liver and bowel disease, viral hepatitis and endoscopy.
Education
Considering an honours or graduate research project? You'll be mentored by prominent scientists and benefit from our strong clinical connections.
Diets
Our renowned Low FODMAP and high fibre, high prebiotic diets were developed over years of rigorous research. From menu plans and recipes to apps and advice, we have you covered.
Supervisor Connect
Browse our student research projects. Start your research journey with Monash University’s largest research Faculty.
News
Find out about our recent news, research breakthroughs and success stories.
Meet our team
Hear from our Low FODMAP research team, the sharp minds who invented the world's first diet proven to help with bowel disorders such as IBS.
Contact
Location
Level 6, Alfred Centre
99 Commercial Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Low FODMAP diet enquiries:
E: fodmap.feedback@monash.edu
Certification program enquiries:
E: fodmap.certified@monash.edu
Media enquiries
T: +61 3 9903 4840
E: media@monash.edu
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⭐ Research Update ⭐ Fecal microbiota transfer(FMT) for bowel disorders: efficacy or hype? A recent review looking into FMT (a.k.a fecal transplants) as a treatment for IBS and functional constipation (FC) was published in ‘Current Opinion in Pharmacology’. There have been some promising results in case studies, however no conclusions can be drawn from the Randomised Control Trials (RCT’s) and therefore FMT cannot currently be recommended for those with IBS or FC. 🔹 Read the abstract here: https://bit.ly/2T7bnHh 🔹 Please note: The full article is not available online for free.
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10 simple tips on feeding your #gut and brain to start your week off right! http://ab.co/2qzG5L4
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FODMAP HACK - Make the freezer your friend! Sometimes when you're on the FODMAP diet you can't take food shortcuts like you used to (pasta sauces, ready made smoothies, pestos), so when you have the time, prepare ingredients or dishes in advance and freeze them! Ideas include: 🔹 Make pasta sauce or pestos and freeze in individual serves for a quick dinner 🔹 Make smoothie bags with a selection of low FODMAP fruits ready to throw in the blender 🔹 Buy low FODMAP vegies in bulk, wash and chop and freeze for a speedy stirfry. If you have any more tips we'd love you to share below :)
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Almond OR Soy, Longlife OR Chilled - it's your choice, both are delicious and #MonashFODMAPCertified. Enjoy!
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⭐ Research Update ⭐ FMT for bowel disorders: efficacy or hype? A recent review looking into FMT (a.k.a fecal transp… https://t.co/Z8OurhlgcZ
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10 simple tips on feeding your #gut and brain to start your week off right! https://t.co/D2sIkNxiWh
@MonashFODMAP
Feel like your #IBS symptoms worsen around THAT time of the month ladies? You're not imagining things, read more >… https://t.co/xv2hCPhPTB
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Almond OR Soy, Longlife OR Chilled - it's your choice, both are delicious and #MonashFODMAPCertified. Enjoy! https://t.co/wkzeaCaaHN