Publications

Following is a list of published books and medical journal articles by our dietitians. The majority are not available to the public. If you are interested in any of these papers, please email us and we will endeavour to summarise the results in the research section of our website.

Books

Barrett JS & Dennis M. Malabsorption of fructose and related carbohydrates. Chapter in "Real Life with Coeliac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free" American Gastroenterological Association Press 2010.

Journal articles

Biesiekierski JR, Rosella O, Rose R, Liels K, Barrett JS, Shepherd SJ, Muir JG, Gibson PR. Quantification of fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides and other short-chain carbohydrates in processed grains and cereals. J Hum Nutr & Diet 2011;24(2):154-176

Gibson PR, Barrett JS. The concept of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in relation to functional gastrointestinal disorders. Nutr 2011;26(11-12):1038-43

E. P. Halmos, J. G. Muir, J. S. Barrett, M. Deng, S. J. Shepherd and P. R. Gibson. Diarrhoea during enteral nutrition is predicted by the poorly absorbed short-chain carbohydrate (FODMAP) content of the formula. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 32(7):925-933

Barrett JS, Gibson PR. Development and validation of a comprehensive, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire that includes FODMAP intake and glycaemic index. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2010; in press (due for release October 2010)

Barrett JS, Gearry RB, Muir JG, et al. Dietary poorly absorbed, short-chain carbohydrates increase delivery of water and fermentable substrates to the proximal colon. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010;31:874-82.

Biesiekierski JR, Newnham ED, Irving PM, Barrett JS, Haines M, Doecke JD et al. Gluten causes gastrointestinal symptoms in subjects without celiac disease: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010;106(3):508-14

Ong DK, Mitchelle SB, Barrett JS, Shepherd SJ, Irving PM, Biesiekierski JR et al. Manipulation of dietary short chain carbohydrates alters the pattern of gas production and genesis of symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome. J Gastro & Hep 2010;25:1366-73

Bate J, Irving P, Barrett J, Gibson P. Benefits of breath hydrogen testing following lactulose administration in analyzing carbohydrate malabsorption. European Journal Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2010;22:318-26

Barrett JS, Irving PM, Shepherd SJ, Muir JG, Gibson PR. Comparison of the prevalence of fructose and lactose malabsorption across chronic intestinal disorders. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 2009; 30:165-174

Muir J, Rose R, Rosella O, Liels K, Barrett JS, Shepherd SJ, Gibson PR. Measurement of short chain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) in common Australian vegetables and fruit by high performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry 2009;57:554-65

Gearry RB, Irving PM, Shepherd SJ, Barrett JS, Nathan D, Gibson PR. Reduction of dietary poorly absorbed short-chain carbohydrates  (FODMAPs) improves abdominal symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease - a pilot study. Journal of Crohn’s and Colitis 2009;3:8-14

Barrett JS, Shepherd SJ, Gibson PR. Strategies to manage gastrointestinal symptoms complicating enteral feeding. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2009;33:21-26

Garth A, Newsome C, Simmance N, Crowe T. Nutritional status, nutrition practices and post-operative complications in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Journal Human Nutrition & Dietetics 2010;23(4):393-401

Barrett JS, Canale KE, Gearry RB, Irving PM, Gibson PR. The effect of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (Yakult®) on intestinal fermentation patterns in patients with irritable bowel syndrome with an early breath hydrogen rise after lactulose - a proof of concept study. World Journal of Gastroenterology 2008;14:5020-4.

Barrett JS, Gibson PR. Clinical Ramifications of Fructose Malabsorption and Other Short-Chain Carbohydrates. Practical Gastroenterology 2007;51-65

Muir JG, Shepherd SJ, Rosella O, Rose R, Barrett JS, Gibson PR. Fructan and Free Fructose Content of Common Australian Vegetables and Fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2007;55:6619-6627

Gibson P, Newnham E, Barrett J, Shepherd S, Muir J. Fructose malabsorption: The bigger picture. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutic 2006;25:349-363