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The IBS Dietitian
Kirsten Jackson aka ‘The IBS Dietitian’ is a UK consultant registered dietitian specialising in irritable bowel syndrome. Kirsten is fully trained low FODMAP dietitian and has incorporated this diet into her Take Control method that has helped 1000s of people with IBS.
Before becoming a low FODMAP dietitian, Kirsten suffered with IBS herself. After realising that the low FODMAP diet was only part of the answer, she developed the Take Control method which incorporates a more holistic approach to support IBS sufferers.

Credentials

BSc Honours Degree in Dietetics from The University of Hertfordshire

Published Author

13 + Years Experience

HCPC UK Registered Dietitian

PGCert From The University of Nottingham

BDA Qualified and Regulated

Forbes Health Board Member
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🫠 Do any of these surprise you?? Comment below! I would love to know.
🙋♀️ I keep seeing these things recommended / or comments being made to people with IBS and honestly it is so frustrating. There is a lot of research in this area and all we need to do is apply it properly but sadly that rarely happens which can lead people to suffer for years unnecessarily.
✅ Comment guide below if you would like a copy of my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree

🫠 Do any of these surprise you?? Comment below! I would love to know.
🙋♀️ I keep seeing these things recommended / or comments being made to people with IBS and honestly it is so frustrating. There is a lot of research in this area and all we need to do is apply it properly but sadly that rarely happens which can lead people to suffer for years unnecessarily.
✅ Comment guide below if you would like a copy of my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
😅 Do any of these surprise you?
🟩 Antispasmodics – we commonly see these these on our clients notes but when we ask our clients they don’t really see that they make much impact and this is in keeping with the research. I would always stop these if they are not working.
🟩 The low FODMAP diet – we use this process with most but not all clients to identify any dietary triggers.
🟩 Imodium – a common anti-diarrheal medication which is often advised to IBS sufferers or something we find that people self medicate with. The issue is that it can cause constipation or dependence psychologically and is really not needed. But we don’t demand clients come off this straight away, there needs to be a step by step process to help their trust.
🟩 Peppermint oil capsules – some research to show these help. But make sure you take them around 20 mins before each meal.
🟩 Fasting – absolutely not. We often see clients who skip meals or fast as a coping mechanism, to be able to leave the house. But long term it worsens the gut. Again we need to tackle this step by step, first of all getting that persons confidence and control online before we introduce new meal patterns.
🟩 Gluten free diet – gluten is NOT a trigger for IBS but foods where gluten are often contain fructans which is a trigger. Some people find just reducing their intake of these types of food alone can help symptoms. But note you don’t need a strict diet and should not avoid until you have had your Coeliac screen.
‼️‼️‼️ Comment ‘guide’ below for my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree

😅 Do any of these surprise you?
🟩 Antispasmodics – we commonly see these these on our clients notes but when we ask our clients they don’t really see that they make much impact and this is in keeping with the research. I would always stop these if they are not working.
🟩 The low FODMAP diet – we use this process with most but not all clients to identify any dietary triggers.
🟩 Imodium – a common anti-diarrheal medication which is often advised to IBS sufferers or something we find that people self medicate with. The issue is that it can cause constipation or dependence psychologically and is really not needed. But we don’t demand clients come off this straight away, there needs to be a step by step process to help their trust.
🟩 Peppermint oil capsules – some research to show these help. But make sure you take them around 20 mins before each meal.
🟩 Fasting – absolutely not. We often see clients who skip meals or fast as a coping mechanism, to be able to leave the house. But long term it worsens the gut. Again we need to tackle this step by step, first of all getting that persons confidence and control online before we introduce new meal patterns.
🟩 Gluten free diet – gluten is NOT a trigger for IBS but foods where gluten are often contain fructans which is a trigger. Some people find just reducing their intake of these types of food alone can help symptoms. But note you don’t need a strict diet and should not avoid until you have had your Coeliac screen.
‼️‼️‼️ Comment ‘guide’ below for my free IBS guide.
#theibsdietitian #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
🥹 1 year ago today I popped into @waterstones on Oxford Street London to see my book on sale.
🙋♀️ I managed to pack 12 years of clinical experience helping 1000s of people with IBS into 1, step by step, practical guide.
🥳 And it’s been a HUGE success…
✅ 50 + reviews on Amazon (swipe to see the latest)
✅ Available in ALL major book stores
✅ In shops globally
✅ 1000s of copies have been sold
✅ Award winning
🙏🙏 Thank you for all your support and thank you to @bloomsburypublishing for believing in this concept and the need to get support out to people who have been suffering for too long.
👇👇👇 I would love to know if you have read it yet??
📕 If you haven’t already, grab your copy via any book store / Amazon. I have added the link in my bio and you can get it in paper back, kindly it audio!
#author #theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth #bloating #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree

🥹 1 year ago today I popped into @waterstones on Oxford Street London to see my book on sale.
🙋♀️ I managed to pack 12 years of clinical experience helping 1000s of people with IBS into 1, step by step, practical guide.
🥳 And it’s been a HUGE success…
✅ 50 + reviews on Amazon (swipe to see the latest)
✅ Available in ALL major book stores
✅ In shops globally
✅ 1000s of copies have been sold
✅ Award winning
🙏🙏 Thank you for all your support and thank you to @bloomsburypublishing for believing in this concept and the need to get support out to people who have been suffering for too long.
👇👇👇 I would love to know if you have read it yet??
📕 If you haven’t already, grab your copy via any book store / Amazon. I have added the link in my bio and you can get it in paper back, kindly it audio!
#author #theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth #bloating #thelowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree
🥹🥹 I am not sure what I’ve done to deserve so many amazing friends here in Dubai.
🙏 After what has been a very long journey I was finally able to celebrate my pregnancy and soon welcoming our baby boy with the best ladies.
🥹 Being in Dubai you are away from your family so your friends become like family. And what an collection I have got 😅 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇷🇧🇷🇪🇬🇲🇾🇿🇦 🇨🇦
❤️❤️ A special thanks goes to @leeleebadie and her husband for organizing the event. I have never seen two people go to such great extents to make everyone in their lives feel so special. Esme is very lucky to have you both as her Dubai aunty and uncle 🥹.
#dubai #babyshower #babyboy #dubaibabyshower

🥹🥹 I am not sure what I’ve done to deserve so many amazing friends here in Dubai.
🙏 After what has been a very long journey I was finally able to celebrate my pregnancy and soon welcoming our baby boy with the best ladies.
🥹 Being in Dubai you are away from your family so your friends become like family. And what an collection I have got 😅 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇮🇷🇧🇷🇪🇬🇲🇾🇿🇦 🇨🇦
❤️❤️ A special thanks goes to @leeleebadie and her husband for organizing the event. I have never seen two people go to such great extents to make everyone in their lives feel so special. Esme is very lucky to have you both as her Dubai aunty and uncle 🥹.
#dubai #babyshower #babyboy #dubaibabyshower
😅 What is the worst advice someone has ever given you for your IBS?
🙋♀️ I feel like I have ‘heard it all’ but I am sure I will still be shocked by some of your stories.
😩 The worst advice someone gave me was to avoid fiber. Surprise surprise this did not help, and actually went on to make my symptoms worse.
🫠 Advice can come from many sources – your doctor, dietitian, friend, Karen down the road, the lady in the shop or a number of well meaning relatives. But the wrong advice not only does not work, it may lead to poorer gut health.
✅ For guidance on what has been scientifically proven to help – comment ‘guide’ below and I’ll send you my free IBS guide.
#lowfodmap #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #theibsdietitian

😅 What is the worst advice someone has ever given you for your IBS?
🙋♀️ I feel like I have ‘heard it all’ but I am sure I will still be shocked by some of your stories.
😩 The worst advice someone gave me was to avoid fiber. Surprise surprise this did not help, and actually went on to make my symptoms worse.
🫠 Advice can come from many sources – your doctor, dietitian, friend, Karen down the road, the lady in the shop or a number of well meaning relatives. But the wrong advice not only does not work, it may lead to poorer gut health.
✅ For guidance on what has been scientifically proven to help – comment ‘guide’ below and I’ll send you my free IBS guide.
#lowfodmap #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #guthealth #theibsdietitian
🫠 These tests are not included in the basic IBS diagnostic pathway. So please note that your doctor will only request the tests if they have a clinical indication and not everyone needs them.
😀 We all have these hormones in our body but when they are too low or too high they can cause issues with the gut.
🙋♀️ This is why we may ask you questions that don’t seem directly related to your IBS – such as discussing your periods or perhaps the intensity of your exercise.
🙏 Thankfully we can adjust these hormones through lifestyle / diet and sometimes medication depending which means our gut symptoms can then improve.
✅ Don’t forget to grab a copy of the free IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth

🫠 These tests are not included in the basic IBS diagnostic pathway. So please note that your doctor will only request the tests if they have a clinical indication and not everyone needs them.
😀 We all have these hormones in our body but when they are too low or too high they can cause issues with the gut.
🙋♀️ This is why we may ask you questions that don’t seem directly related to your IBS – such as discussing your periods or perhaps the intensity of your exercise.
🙏 Thankfully we can adjust these hormones through lifestyle / diet and sometimes medication depending which means our gut symptoms can then improve.
✅ Don’t forget to grab a copy of the free IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #ibs #thelowfodmapdiet #irritablebowelsyndrome #guthealth
😩 It sucks to find out that you can’t tolerate a FODMAP because it may mean avoiding foods that you love.
🙋♀️ So one of the most common questions we get in the Take Control group is – ‘will I be able to tolerate more at a later date?’
🥳 The answer is yes! And there’s 3 reasons why this is when you implement the right science.
1️⃣ Many FODMAPs are broken down by gut mcirobiota which we know is disrupted in people with IBS. If you strategically target your gut microbiota (which is what the Take Control Process does) then you can improve your digestive process. There’s 4 core areas to consider – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
2️⃣ Once you learn exactly which FODMAPs are your issue then you can often match these with a specific enzyme which will break down the FODMAP for you. This is not the same as taking random enzymes from the pharmacy.
3️⃣ In IBS we sadly see the gut is quite hypersensitive- this means that the gut will send signaling back to the brain such as discomfort or pain, even in relation to normal digestion. So once we target this you may find that you can actually tolerate a certain amount of undigested FODMAP in your gut.
✅ For further guidance on IBS – grab a copy of our FREE IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating

😩 It sucks to find out that you can’t tolerate a FODMAP because it may mean avoiding foods that you love.
🙋♀️ So one of the most common questions we get in the Take Control group is – ‘will I be able to tolerate more at a later date?’
🥳 The answer is yes! And there’s 3 reasons why this is when you implement the right science.
1️⃣ Many FODMAPs are broken down by gut mcirobiota which we know is disrupted in people with IBS. If you strategically target your gut microbiota (which is what the Take Control Process does) then you can improve your digestive process. There’s 4 core areas to consider – mental health, sleep, movement and of course nutrition.
2️⃣ Once you learn exactly which FODMAPs are your issue then you can often match these with a specific enzyme which will break down the FODMAP for you. This is not the same as taking random enzymes from the pharmacy.
3️⃣ In IBS we sadly see the gut is quite hypersensitive- this means that the gut will send signaling back to the brain such as discomfort or pain, even in relation to normal digestion. So once we target this you may find that you can actually tolerate a certain amount of undigested FODMAP in your gut.
✅ For further guidance on IBS – grab a copy of our FREE IBS guide via the link in the bio.
#theibsdietitian #irritablebowelsyndrome #lowfodmapdiet #fodmapfree #bloating