What is SIBO? Signs & Natural Treatment Options

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM
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Published 2023-11-24
SIBO stands for "small intestinal bacterial overgrowth," but what does it actually mean for your health?

We'll cover what SIBO looks like, what it does to your health, and the simple, natural things you can do to improve it.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 What is SIBO?
02:08 SIBO symptoms
02:47 New research: SIBO & the brain
03:53 SIBO & cortisol
05:00 SIBO’s surprising symptoms
06:54 What causes SIBO?
09:39 How to test for SIBO
12:42 SIBO treatments

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

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*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.
All Comments (21)
  • @DrRuscioDC
    To get started with one of the effective SIBO treatments pulled from the research, check out my Saccharomyces boulardii probiotics: bit.ly/3FgiaYu
  • @ronlugbill1400
    I tried everything. Diets, prebiotics, etc. Researched it on Youtube. Here is what worked for me: 1. Chewing my food 50 times until liquid. This helps a lot. 2. Walking twice a day. 3. Prunes. 4. Magnesium. 5. Peppermint. Feeling much better now. Good luck!
  • @infin8vision
    Could listen to you for hours, the topics you touch on are not just relevant to those suffering from imbalance but also who wants to maintain their overall health. Thanks for the deep dive! ♾️
  • @Lateen-mh7rs
    Thank you very much for comprehensively explaining the disease symptoms and management 🙏🏻🙏🏻
  • @anneo9855
    Thank you for another great video Dr. Ruscio!! I understand SIBO so much better now.
  • @ne36873
    Amazing video I loved the way you presented the information; through opinion, interpretation, and related studies - while maintaining such a logical and structured format. Thank you for putting it together.
  • @anette5468
    Incredible information thank you so much 🙏
  • @happynjoyousnfree
    This was so informative! I've been trying to add fiber to my diet and the bloating has gotten a lot worse. Interesting to know that this is likely the opposite of what I need. Thank you!
  • @marilynsanchez4340
    Thank you, I've worked with you and saw many awesome changes in my health. Never thought I'd come out of this hole. 😅
  • @Arunima.22
    This was extremely informative, and very helpful! I have been meaning to take a SIBO breathtest, but I think I am better off starting with therapeutics first :)
  • @daonna8309
    Thank you for the interesting and useful as always content!
  • @jennielunn2226
    Thank you for the clear information, regards from New Zealand
  • @lindsay.oram86
    This is by far the most informative video I’ve found in regards to SIBO. Thank you so much.