Abstract: Background: The bibliometric analysis provides a structured approach for providers and researchers to access clinically relevant information to improve patient care. Methods: We used SCOPUS as our database and made a list of the top 50 most-cited articles from 2002 to 2022. Variables analyzed included citation count, annual citations, publication year, journal with impact factor, author details, country, institution, and funding. Results: Citations for 50 articles varied from 67 to 919, with a median of 129 and an IQR of 210. Most of the articles (n = 34) were published between 2013 and 2018. The number of authors per article ranged from 3 to 18. Munir J.G. coauthored the most significant number of articles (n = 7). The top countries of origin for the articles were the UK (n = 15), the USA (n = 10), and Australia (n = 7). The dietary interventions discussed in our list included low FODMAP (n = 27), probiotics (n = 6), GFD (n = 4), an Ig4 exclusion diet (n = 3), and other interventions (n = 10). Female authors were the first authors in 30 articles and senior authors in 19 articles, compared to their male counterparts. Conclusions: An analysis of the top 50 cited articles on nutritional interventions in IBS highlights interest and impact trends, aiding policymakers in funding decisions. The predominance of a low-FODMAP diet underscores the focus on efficacy, potentially guiding standardized dietary guidelines. Keywords: irritable bowel syndrome, bibliometrics, nutrition, diet management, gastrointestinal disorder Abbreviations: IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome IF: Impact Factor GIT: Gastrointestinal Tract FODMAP: fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. IBS-SSS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity Score GFD: Gluten-Free Diet IQR: Interquartile Range

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