SIBO 101
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Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is an accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine. The bacteria that normally live in the gastrointestinal tract abnormally overgrow in a location not meant for so many bacteria.
This is a condition that affects many individuals struggling with gut issues.
In this episode, "SIBO 101" I talk about -
- The overview of this condition
- Signs and symptoms of SIBO
- Various conditions that are associated with SIBO
- Different tests that are available to diagnose SIBO
- The various strategies to treat SIBO
- The prevention plan for SIBO to avoid reoccurance
SIBO breath testing resources -
- Hydrogen Sulfide gas testing is available from Gemelli Labs: "Trio Smart"
- Lactulose is a prescription item in the US, however direct patient ordering of Lactulose tests is available from True Health Labs and Direct Labs, as a truncated 8-tube, 3-hour test, with complimentary staff physician prescription.
3 Hour 8-tube Test:
Genova Diagnostics 800-522-4762 (offers a 2 hour test & a truncated 8-tube 3-hour test - ask for the length you want)
Offering Genova's 3-hour, 8-tube test direct to patients: (complimentary prescription from staff physician)
True Health Labs
Direct Labs 800-908-0000
Elemental Formulas - Commercial Options
Flavored:
Elemental Heal Whey Free (Functional Medicine Formulations) Direct patient ordering available.
ElementAll - Chocolate (elemental diet) (Amazon) direct patient ordering available.
ElementAll - Pink Lemonade (elemental diet)(Amazon) direct patient ordering available.
Physicians Elemental Diet and Physicians Elemental Diet-Dextrose Free (Integrative Therapeutics) Practitioner ordering only.
Elemental Nutrition and Keto-Elemental Nutrition (Vita Aid) Practitioner ordering only.
Neocate Jr, Practitioner ordering only.
Unflavored:
Vivonex Plus (Nestle)
Homemade
Learn more -
http://www.rightnutritionworks.com
623-556-3886
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