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SIBO Treatments
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items Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth is often hard to treat with no 100% effective treatment and what works for one person doesn't always work for another. But there are things you can try and often do resolve SIBO.
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Testing & Information About SIBO
Elemental Diet
Herbal Antimicrobials
Biofilm Disruptors & Detox
Supportive Supplements & Motility Activators
Books & Cookbooks
Testing & Information About SIBO
Packed with info to identify & tackle Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth with confidenc. Know which bacteria you need to target before treating!
What is SIBO?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)-Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Info about Sibo testing
The Only At-Home 3-Gas SIBO Breath Test | Trio-Smart®
The only at home test for all 3 types of SIBO.
The Only At-Home 3-Gas SIBO Breath Test | Trio-Smart®
How to prevent relapse after treatment. Relapse rates are high so it's important to know how to revent recoccurances.
Prevention of Relapse
Elemental Diet
The elemental diet is a dietary treatment approach used to manage Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) by providing complete nutrition in a pre-digested form. This method minimizes the workload on the digestive system and starves the bacteria...
Dextrose-free formulas: Use non-sugar carbohydrate sources like maltodextrin or other low-fermentable carbs. Preferred for individuals with insulin resistance, diabetes, or those who want to minimize bacterial feeding further.
Physicians' Elemental Diet Dextrose Free - 42.2 oz (1,198.8 Grams)
Dextrose-containing formulas: Contain simple sugars (dextrose) as a carbohydrate source, which provides quick energy. May be less suitable for individuals sensitive to glucose spikes or who are concerned about feeding residual bacteria. Often used fo...
Physicians' Elemental Diet
MCT oil can be added for more calories, more energy.
Nature's Way Organic MCT Oil, 16 Fl Oz
Recipe for the homemade elemental diet. I don't recommend the honey as it feeds Candida and the wrong honey could be a fodmap.
Homemade Elemental Diet Recipe
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A cheaper option for the elemental diet is making your own. Amino Acids are the base. Recipe: siboinfo.com/uploads/5/4/8/4/5484269/homemade_elemental_diet_options.pdf
Black Label 21 Blend
Dextrose if making your own elemental powder with Amino Acids.
Nutricost Dextrose Powder 2 LBS - Non-GMO
Herbal Antimicrobials
Several studies have shown herbal therapies are at least as effective as rifaximin for resolution of SIBO. Studies used: 2 herbal combination formulas together, at a dose of 2 caps 2 x day x 4 weeks, for each formula. Biotics FC Cidal with Biotics Dysbiocide, or Metagenics Candibactin-AR with Metagenics Candibactin-BR
Study which shows herbal antibiotics just as effective as antibiotics.
Herbal Therapy Is Equivalent to Rifaximin for the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Dosages for Herbal Treatment of SIBO
Herbal Antibiotics
Biotics FC Cidal should be used with Biotics Dysbiocide
Biotics Research FC Cidal Herbal Blend 120 Caps
Biotics Dysbiocide is used with Biotics FC Cidal
Biotics Research Dysbiocide 120 Capsules
Metagenics Candibactin-AR is used with Metagenics Candibactin-BR
Metagenics CandiBactin-AR 120 Softgels
Metagenics Candibactin-BR is used with Metagenics Candibactin-AR as a complete treatment.
Metagenics CandiBactin-BR Berberine 180 Tabs
Recommended for methane SIBO
ALLIMAX Pre Pro - 60 Caps, Allicin & Probiotics
Helps with gas & also can treat methane SIBO.
IBgard Gut Health Supplement, 48 Capsules
Known to help a lot of people.
Atrantil Capsules for Digestive Health
Biofilm Disruptors & Detox
Biofilm disrupters are necessary to break down protective biofilms that shield bacteria, making antimicrobials more effective. Detox is needed to eliminate toxins released during bacterial die-off and supports detox pathways.
Targets biofilms in the gut so antimicrobials can reach the bacteria.
Klaire Labs Ther-Biotic Interfase Plus 120c
A blend of enzymes to disrupt bacterial barriers.
Kirkman Biofilm Defense 60 Caps - Gut Health
Combines berberine with Pinella to support detox.
NutraMedix Burbur-Pinella Brain Detox Drops
Binds toxins in the gut to reduce symptoms of die-off. Take 2 hours away from food & drugs/supplements or it can absorb them.
NOW Foods Activated Charcoal, 200 Veg Caps
Supports liver function during detox
Gaia Herbs Milk Thistle Liver Support 60 Veg Caps
An antioxidant that enhances detox pathways.
Pure Encapsulations Liposomal Glutathione
Supportive Supplements & Motility Activators
Supportive during treatment. Motility activators also prevent relapse.
Helps relieve constipation, a common SIBO symptom.
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Citrate - 180 Caps
Enhances digestion and nutrient absorption.
Enzymedica Digest Spectrum, 120 Capsules
Repairs and soothes the gut lining, treats & prevents leaky gut.
Pure Encapsulations L-Glutamine Powder 8oz
Supports motility and reduces symptoms like bloating and gas. Prevents relapse. Recommended to be used for 6 months after finishing herbal or antibiotic treatment.
Iberogast Herbal Stomach Relief Drops, 50mL
Supports motility and reduces symptoms like bloating and gas. Motility products should be used for 6 months after eradication to prevent relapse.
Motility Activator - Gut Health Support - 60 Caps
Aids motility
Solaray Organic Ginger Root 540mg 100 VegCaps
Bile is a crucial component of digestion, with its production by the liver aiding in breaking down fats into fatty acids for energy and regulating balance within our gut microbiome. A shortage of bile can be a root cause for SIBO.
Seeking Health Ox Bile 125 - 120 Capsules
Can help with gas.
Phazyme Gas Relief 500 mg Fast Gels, 20 Ct
Digestive Enzymes for when you might eat fodmaps. Lowers reactions to trigger.
FODMAP Digestive Enzymes for IBS & SIBO
Sunfiber is known to alleviate constipation & bloating but also has shown positive effect on Methane! Studies also show when using rifaxamin that it increases the killing power.
Sunfiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement, 90 Servings
Books & Cookbooks
Before treating, it's helpful to learn about SIBO and eat a low-fodmap diet to reduce symptoms.
Lapine answers all your questions, from what SIBO is (and what it isn’t) to related conditions (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Celiac disease, and more) to practical strategies for on-going prevention with recipes.
SIBO Made Simple: 90 Healing Recipes
30 day food plan included
Low FODMAP Diet Cookbook for Beginners
Great cookbook with 30 day plan
Ultimate Low-FODMAP Cookbook for Beginners
Simple & easy recipes
Low-FODMAP Diet for Beginners: 7-Day Plan
When low-fodmap doesn't work, sometimes low fermentation diet does.
The Good LFE Cookbook: Low Fermentation Eating
Sibo Safe Food & Beverages
Discover SIBO-safe foods and drinks! Your go-to guide for delicious options that keep your gut happy and balanced even when you have no energy or a busy life.
Great tasting! Low Fodmap, Lactose free chocolate
Fody Vegan Protein Nut Bars, Peanut Butter
Fodmap safe and great taste
Fody Vegan NO Soy Teriyaki Sauce, 8.5 oz
Sweeter, not too spicy BBQ but is safe.
Fody Foods BBQ Sauce, Low Fodmap, 9.8oz
Even my husband liked this sauce. Their sauces do run sweeter though in taste.
Fody Foods Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, 19.4 oz
Maple Dijon is my favorite, I put it on everything!
Fody Foods Vegan Salad Dressing Pack, 4x8oz
You can use for onion soup, but also for so many things like dips, etc.
Smoke n Sanity Onion Base, Low FODMAP, 10 oz
Go to for taco seasoning
Smoke n Sanity Low FODMAP Taco Seasoning
Spouse approved, use on steak & burgers
Smoke n Sanity SnS SteakHouse 6.5 oz Shaker
Another favorite that is so versatile. We add a lot on potatoes and more.
Smoke n Sanity Garlic Parmesan 4oz Shaker
I need easy snacks and these were great as a snack or meal.
GoMacro Vegan Protein Bars Variety Pack
Crispy and satisfying
Good Thins Simply Salt Rice Snacks 3.5 oz
Great taste for low fodmap protein. Highly rated.
TumLove Vegan Protein Powder - Chocolate
The best vanilla tasting protein powder. Use for meals or semi elemental diets.
Low FODMAP Vegan Protein Powder, Vanilla