Overview

Tackling SIBO

Medically reviewed by:

Dr John Freeman

Tackling SIBO can be hard to navigate because of the lack of knowledge in the space. We have created this section to let you explore your options based on the most recent medical literature.

There is more than one treatment option for SIBO.

However, not all treatment options are created equal, so we explore the best possible options based on recent research.

Some natural and antibiotic therapies are superior to others, so we have broken them down.

Treatment of SIBO is twofold:

1. First and foremost, you must kill off the bacterial overgrowth. That is done with either natural therapies or antibiotics.

2. You must find out the root cause if it was not passing and make sure you don’t face relapse post-recovery.

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Defence mechanisms against SIBO

Sometimes, certain medications, health issues, or other root causes can stop these mechanisms from working correctly and then SIBO can occur. We go through the critical defence mechanism in detail so you can consider your potential root cause:

1. The structural defence, such as the Pyloric valve and the ileocecal valve
2. The chemical defence such as digestive enzymes, Hydrochloric acid, Bile
3. The motility defences. Motility issues are a significant root cause of SIBO.

Herbal antimicrobials

We understand antibiotics aren’t for everyone, and some people don’t respond to them. A study found antimicrobial treatments can be just as effective as the most studied and effective antibiotic for SIBO.

Herbs and supplements for SIBO

Here we explore some natural herbs and antimicrobials that are beneficial in SIBO and why.

Some have use cases to treat root causes or long-term management in sufferers who experience chronic relapse.

Die-off symptoms during treatment

Die-off can be a scary part of recovery from SIBO, so we have tried to make it easier for you.

We explain
Why it happens
What it feels like
Common symptoms
Why it’s not as bad as it might seem

We also share practical tips for coping with it.

SIBO relapse and reoccurrence

SIBO relapse and reoccurrence is not as uncommon as we might like.

We have explored 8 common reasons for relapse.

Gut motility

Gut motility issues can be a significant root cause of SIBO. We think it’s particularly important that SIBO sufferers to understand it well.We break down the critical component that keeps your gut moving, such as: