Treatments Strategy for SIBO
In 2006, Dr Pimentel shared his treatment protocol for IBS with SIBO, which included the use of antibiotics, an elemental diet, or both. I offer 2 additional options, diet and herbal antibiotics. See my explanation and treatment algorithm on You Tube (an excerpt from my class SIBO: Overview), and further details in the treatment section on page 2 of my article: Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: Often Ignored Cause of IBS.
Herbal Antibiotics
Elemental Formula
Diet
For the most thorough discussion on SIBO treatment, including a detailed algorithm, please see my video classes.
- Reduce the bacteria. Options include:
Herbal Antibiotics
Elemental Formula
Diet
- Heal the SI lining. Occurs on it's own with bacteria reduced, assisted by diet and optional supplements.
- Prevent relapse.
For the most thorough discussion on SIBO treatment, including a detailed algorithm, please see my video classes.
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