Onions and IBS: One of the Most Common Everyday Triggers
Onions are a frequent IBS trigger pattern because even small amounts can affect sensitive people. Since onions appear in many mixed dishes, symptoms are easy to misattribute without structured tracking.
Where Symptoms Often Start
- Onion-rich sauces, broths, and seasoning blends
- Restaurant foods where onion is widely used as a base
- Compounded meals with garlic and other fermentable ingredients
How to Test
Remove onion-containing foods for 2-3 weeks, then challenge with a small measured portion in a simple meal. Track bloating, pain, and urgency over 24-72 hours before increasing amounts.
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