2. Identifying Small Bowel Bacterial
Overgrowth Syndrome
SBBO or SIBO (Small Intestinal Overgrowth
Syndrome) is a relatively common GI disorder
Caused by chronic low stomach acid, immune
suppression or parasitic infections
Worsened by chronic constipation, high sugar
intake, infant formula feeding, food sensitivities,
antibiotic use, antacid use
3. What is SBBO
More serious version of common GI symptoms and flora
imbalances known as “dysbiosis”
Not necessarily a “bug” that you catch and treat
Function condition that can linger for years under the
surface
Often presents with irritable bowel syndrome or
intestinal yeast (ex. Candida spp.)
Measured with hydrogen breath test
Involves bacteria naturally found in the gut
4. Treatment of SBBO
New treatment
Inject stomach muscle with botox to slow down gastric
emptying
Functional nutrition approach
Takes significant lifestyle commitment
Can take 3-6 months to reverse
5. Functional Nutrition Approach to
SBBO
Identify triggers (food sensitivities/allergies? Frequent Antibiotic
usage?)
Check balance of healthy bacteria (Chronic bloating? Reflux? Stomach
Pain? Constipation? Loose stools? IBS?)
Soothe and fuel the intestines (L-glutamine, Aloe Leaf, etc)
Identify and Address Co-existing problems (adrenal stress, hidden
infections)
Improve GI motility
Relieve Symptoms Naturally using natural supplements/botanicals
such as Monolaurin, Oregano Oil, Berberine formulas, Olive Leaf
Extract, Grapeseed Extract and more.
6. Conclusion
SBBO is a more serious version of common
symptoms many of us experience on a daily
basis. Each person has a unique story
behind why they have SBBO so there is no
set protocol to approach treatment. For
most, a functional nutrition approach may
work just fine.
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