Surprising Prevalence of Sucrose Intolerance and Dual Diagnosis of Celiac and Crohn's Disease
Sucrose intolerance, also known as Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), is a genetic condition that causes extreme gastrointestinal discomfort when consuming foods with sucrose. Recent studies suggest that up to 35% of patients diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may actually have sucrose intolerance. Lisamarie Monaco, who suffered from severe GI issues for 15 years, was misdiagnosed with IBS until a hydrogen breath test revealed her sucrose intolerance. Cutting out or reducing foods with added sugar and those naturally high in sucrose helped alleviate her symptoms. Sucrose intolerance is often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific symptoms, and a 4-4-4 test can be used to determine if further testing is needed.
