“…15,59 Based on survey studies, common food triggers include coffee, tea, citrus fruits, carbonated and alcoholic beverages, bananas, tomatoes, spicy foods, artificial sweeteners, vitamin C, and wheat products. 15,59,60 Only one placebo-controlled, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) on the effect of diet in IC/BPS has been published, which failed to report any significant association. 61 Dietary modifications, such as a steady intake of water to dilute urine and reduce constipation, 62 and an elimination diet trial have been advocated.…”