CORRELATION BETWEEN GUT MICROBIOTA AND ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE ROLE OF THE LOW FODMAP DIET
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Endometriosis, Gut microbiota, Low FODMAP dietAbstract
Costa, P. K. A. A. Feitosa I. T. L. Correlation between the Gut Microbiota and Endometriosis: The role of the Low FODMAP diet. 2025. 50p. Undergraduate Thesis (Nutrition) – Mario Pontes Jucá University Center, Maceió, 2025.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects women of reproductive age. Recent studies suggest that alterations in the gut microbiota can intensify inflammatory and immunological responses, contributing to the worsening of disease symptoms. In this context, the Low FODMAP diet, originally developed for the management of irritable bowel syndrome, has been studied as an alternative to modulate the gut microbiota and reduce gastrointestinal symptoms associated with endometriosis. This work aims to investigate, through a literature review, the relationship between gut microbiota and endometriosis, as well as to evaluate the potential of the Low FODMAP diet in relieving gastrointestinal symptoms. Articles published between 2018 and 2025, selected from the PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, were considered. The results indicate that the Low FODMAP diet can contribute to the reduction of symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating, provided that its application is individualized and monitored by a nutritionist. It is important to note that prolonged use of this dietary strategy can reduce intestinal bacterial diversity, requiring caution in its use. Modulation of the microbiota through the Low FODMAP diet shows promise as an approach in managing gastrointestinal symptoms related to endometriosis.
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