Frequently Asked Questions
Evidence-backed answers to your most pressing gut health, diet, and digestive symptom questions.
Clinical Digestive Health & FODMAP FAQs
What is the difference between IBS, SIBO, and IBD?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder involving visceral hypersensitivity and altered gut motility without structural mucosal damage. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when excessive bacteria colonize the small intestine, producing hydrogen or methane gas. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, including Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis) involves chronic autoimmune mucosal inflammation and structural tissue damage requiring targeted clinical therapy.
How does the 4-Phase Low-FODMAP Reset work?
The Monash-backed protocol consists of 4 distinct phases: Phase 1 (Strict Elimination of high-FODMAP fructans, polyols, lactose, and GOS for 2–4 weeks), Phase 2 (Mucosal Barrier Healing), Phase 3 (Structured Food Reintroduction Challenge Testing), and Phase 4 (Long-Term Personalized Eating Plan).
When should I talk to a gastroenterologist about my gut symptoms?
Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience "red flag" symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, persistent rectal bleeding, nocturnal diarrhea, anemia, severe localized abdominal pain, or a family history of GI malignancies.
GutFeel.ai App & Vision Scanner FAQs
How does GutFeel.ai identify hidden food triggers?
GutFeel.ai uses advanced vision AI trained on Monash University Low-FODMAP research. Simply point your camera at any meal, ingredient list, or grocery product to analyze fructans, lactose, polyols, and GOS stacking limits in real time.
What is the 28-Day 4-Phase Program?
The 28-day program moves you systematically through Phase 1 (Trigger Elimination), Phase 2 (Gut Healing & Barrier Repair), Phase 3 (Controlled Food Reintroduction), and Phase 4 (Long-Term Personal Optimization).
Is my health and symptom data kept private?
Yes. Your personal health logs, symptom entries, and Apple HealthKit data are encrypted under 256-bit SSL security. We never sell your health information to advertisers or third-party data brokers. Read our full Privacy Policy.