Someone recently posted a question: "Don't fats loosen the LES or lower esophageal sphincter causing reflux?" For decades, dietary recommendations for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) have focused on reducing fat intake. This is based on the 1973 study 1 suggesting that fats lower LES pressure and could lead to increased reflux episodes. However, recent research [...]
Most people are told to eat more fiber to support digestion and overall health. Commonly cited benefits include: Promoting regular bowel movements Improving stool bulk and softness Supporting "gut health" through prebiotic effects We've all heard it: "Eat more fiber for better digestion." For years, this advice has focused especially on increasing soluble fiber. But growing [...]
Elemental diets are increasingly used to manage digestive conditions like SIBO, IBS, eosinophilic esophagitis, and Crohn’s disease. Backed by clinical research, these specialized formulas can offer powerful short-term relief, particularly in cases where symptoms are severe or persistent. But how well do they hold up over time? And are they practical or effective for long-term [...]
Why Rifaximin and Antimicrobials Alone Aren’t Enough—And What It Really Takes to Resolve SIBO for Good SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is linked to a range of digestive and systemic conditions, including IBS, reflux, and inflammatory skin conditions such as rosacea and psoriasis. 💊 Rifaximin for SIBO? While rifaximin and other antibiotics are commonly prescribed, their [...]
Rifaximin and SIBO: What You Need to Know If you’ve been prescribed Xifaxan (rifaximin) for SIBO, IBS, traveler’s diarrhea, or other digestive issues, you may reconsider its long-term efficacy and safety.A recent study published in Nature has identified a concerning link between rifaximin use and resistance to daptomycin—a last-resort antibiotic used to treat life-threatening infections caused [...]
This is the transcript of the "How to Fix SIBO and Prevent Recurrence" video on YouTube. To watch it, click here. Today’s topic is SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and how to address it effectively to prevent recurrence. SIBO is a complex topic, and research is ongoing to improve diagnostics and treatment. But let’s talk [...]
Some studies have found PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) are a risk factor for SIBO. And others have found a lack of a statistical difference. Here are some of the published findings This recent study by the Pimentel group found no statistical difference in SIBO between PPI-uses and non-users but did observe some level of dysbiosis. [...]
If you want to watch this content on YouTube, click here. What is LPR? LPR is known as silent reflux. It's because classic reflux symptoms like heartburn are often absent. But it’s a form of reflux where the contents from your stomach including: Acid Pepsin Often bile Other intestinal contents travel up the esophagus to the [...]
If you want to watch this content on YouTube, click here. Let's talk about food and reflux You may have heard about standard trigger foods for GERD, avoiding fats, fried and spicy foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chocolate, coffee, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. But will avoiding these foods work? The science is conflicting. This [...]
If you want to watch this content on YouTube, click here. If you have the following symptoms, you may suffer from low stomach acid: Gas Heartburn Bloating Burping Diarrhea Constipation Nausea Feeling fullness Fatigue Another name for low stomach acid is hypochlorhydria. But some people don't make any stomach acid, and a condition referred to [...]
