Your Gut Health Puzzle Made Simple

SIBO 101

March 29, 2023 Prajakta Apte
Your Gut Health Puzzle Made Simple
SIBO 101
Show Notes

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