The truth about SIBO with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

The truth about SIBO with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Author: ZOE March 14, 2024 Duration: 28:21
Do you know what SIBO is and how it could be affecting your health? In today’s episode, Jonathan and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz dive into the world of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition that may underlie common health issues ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to brain fog.  Together, they tackle myths and share insights into SIBO diagnosis and treatment. Could rebalancing your gut microbiome be the answer you've been searching for? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He’s also a New York Times bestselling author. Dr. B has won multiple awards and distinctions for his work as a clinician.  🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30 *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction to SIBO 01:01 What is SIBO? 02:43 An overgrowth of bacteria 03:41 SIBO Myth #1 debunked 04:34 What is the link between SIBO and other diseases? 06:12 What are the challenges with SIBO Testing 06:48 Understanding testing methods 07:08 Myth #2 debunked 08:28 The issues with breath testing for SIBO 11:38 What are the root causes of SIBO 14:35 What is the impact of medication on SIBO? 16:12 Dietary management and low FODMAP diet 17:45 Probiotics and SIBO management 18:00 Myth# 3 debunked 19:55 Verdict Mentioned in today’s episode:  Fiber supplementation protects from antibiotic-induced gut microbiome dysbiosis by modulating gut redox potential from Nature Communications Our earlier podcast on the low-FODMAP diet  Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here. Episode transcripts are available here.

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