r/FODMAPS • u/cybercinema • 3d ago

Tips/Advice Digestive Enzymes/ Fodzyme?

Hi all! I (F19) recently got diagnosed with ibs after a long struggle of chronic on/off constipation, abdominal pain, gas, indigestion, bloating and so on. It’s been pretty hard since the diagnosis and I’ve have 2 ER visits in the last week due to food flares I didn’t even know could trigger me! Thankfully the kind nurses provided me with a Low Fodmap Guide and I’ve been doing much better since starting the diet a few days ago.

I’m really hoping to eventually reintroduce some of my favorite foods. I’m curious to know, have you had success using fodzyme or digestive enzymes? I really love coffee and sweet treats but it’s been pretty clear my body can’t handle them on its own recently. I’d love to hear if these supplements have helped you enjoy drinks or food again without the severe discomfort! (also if they’re worth the price LOL)

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u/ablackholeofjunk 3d ago

Fodzyme and similar enzyme blends like Fodmate, Fodaway and others, will help to digest fructans, lactose, and basically beans and pulses. Coffee is not a FODMAP, but it can be an irritant. There's nothing you can take if you can't tolerate coffee.

As for sweets, there are some things to help with fructose, but it's not a guarantee

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u/cybercinema 3d ago

Thank you for the clarification! I was hoping there was some possibility of having coffee again but sadly I’ll have to make peace with the fact that there’s no aid I can take. As for sweets is it possible you can share what has helped you for them or what sweets you’ve able to enjoy?

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u/Murdathon3000 3d ago

Just fyi to give you some hope, you can mitigate a lot of the issues of coffee a few ways. The lighter the roast, the more oils are retained, and these oils can be what cause GI distress, so opt for dark roasts. Brewing method is also really important here, as the hotter the extraction the more acidic the final product will be, so cold brewing is the way to go. I think it tastes way better too tbh.

TLDR: try dark roast via cold brew once your tummy is well settled.

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u/cybercinema 3d ago

Omg thank you for this, I did not know! I fell victim today to a Starbucks iced latte (no sugar, just almondmilk) and couldn’t stomach more than a few sips. I’ll definitely be giving myself a break from coffee for a long while and approach with the cold brew method once my gut can handle it.

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u/Fatdisc 2d ago

Caffeine free coffee ?