Self-reported dietary fructose intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome: Proposed diagnostic criteria

Figure 2 Subjective global assessment of irritable bowel syndrome-related symptoms during the whole study. Mean registration (95%CI) for study groups. The control group showed stable mean value during the 2 + 12 wk registration. The mean effect of FRD was marked, showing stable improvement of symptom rating during the whole study. The SGA ratings were: 1: Completely relieved; 2: Considerably relived; 3: Somewhat relieved; 4: Unchanged; 5: Worse. FRD: Fructose-reduced diet; SGA: Subjective global assessment; IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome.