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. 

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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 

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Episode transcripts are available here.