‘What are the best digestive enzymes for SIBO?’ you might ask, particularly if you’re struggling with debilitating symptoms. Marketing claims can be bold, but you’re right to be skeptical and wonder if there’s any evidence to back them up. This blog will explain SIBO, digestive enzymes, and whether you should use them to treat your…
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SIBO Natural Treatments: Exploring Ayurvedic Remedies and Other Strategies
SIBO natural treatments have gained significant attention as people seek alternatives to conventional approaches for managing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is a condition characterized by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, leading to digestive discomfort and symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation and abdominal pain (1). While conventional treatments…
Methane SIBO (intestinal methanogen overgrowth)
Methane SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a term used for SIBO diagnosed through a positive methane breath test. It is often associated with constipation. While SIBO involves excessive bacterial growth in the small intestine causing digestive symptoms, the term ‘Methane SIBO’ is actually misleading as it refers to an overgrowth of methane-producing archaea. Arachaea…
Unlocking the Secrets of SIBO Testing: A Comprehensive Guide for Accurate Diagnosis
You may wonder which SIBO testing methods provide accurate results. Unfortunately, SIBO continues to be misdiagnosed and under diagnosed (1). In this article, we will discuss when you should have Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) testing, SIBO testing methods and the advantages and limitations of each method. When should you have SIBO testing? You may…
Can You Take Probiotics for SIBO?
Probiotics for SIBO are controversial, so you may have come across differing advice when researching this. As SIBO is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small bowel, it might sound odd to take bacteria to help treat it. However, some evidence suggests that trying a probiotic alone or alongside antibiotic treatment may be beneficial in…
SIBO supplements – Dietitian Review
Many ‘SIBO supplements’ are available to purchase, despite a lack of evidence to support the claims that they can treat SIBO. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine that results in gastrointestinal symptoms (1). The main symptom of SIBO is severe bloating due to the fermentation of carbohydrates…
Biphasic Diet
The biphasic diet is a diet that is claimed to help manage small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) symptoms. In this article, we will discuss the biphasic diet, how it works, the evidence supporting it and the best practices for treating your SIBO in the long term. What is the biphasic diet? The biphasic diet was…
The Low Fermentation Diet for SIBO
The Cedars Sinai Diet, also know as The Low Fermentation Diet, was originally developed by Dr Mark Pimentel of Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA. The diet used to manage symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this article I am going to outline the low fermentation diet and how it works to reduce SIBO…
