Does going gluten-free really help IBS?

A fodmap-rich diet may have more of an impact on IBS than gluten, but psychological factors seem to play a more important role in this chronic condition. — TNS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects around three to five percent of the world’s population, and involves symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhoea and constipation.

Many sufferers avoid certain types of food and often exclude gluten.