Fructose
A sugar found in fruit and sweeteners that is poorly absorbed by many people.
Fructose malabsorption is extremely common — up to 40% of people absorb fructose poorly. When fructose isn't absorbed in the small intestine, it passes to the colon where gut bacteria ferment it, producing gas, bloating, cramping, and altered bowel habits. High-fructose foods like apples, pears, mangoes, and agave are common triggers for people with IBS.
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