What is SIBO?
SIBO is an acronym for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth”. While bacterium is naturally present in the digestive tract, in a healthy body, the small intestine contains relatively low levels of bacteria.
The large intestine contains approximately 10-100 billion bacterial organisms, and bacteria is supposed to be at its highest concentration in the colon. Compared to this number, the small intestine is relatively sterile (containing a mere 100 thousand organisms).
However, in the case of SIBO, the highest concentration of bacteria is found in the small intestine, and this can cause serious health problems. When you have SIBO, the bacterial overgrowth interferes with your normal digestion and absorption process.
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1. Specific Carbohydrate Diet
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet was originally created by Dr. Sidney V. Haas in 1923 for the treatment of celiac disease. The SCD is designed to “reboot” your digestive system and heal your gut. It advises the removal of grains, starchy vegetables, lactose, some beans, and any sweeteners other than honey, saccharine, and occasional stevia.
2. Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS Diet)
The Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet was derived from the SCD, and it focuses on removing foods that are difficult to digest and may be damaging to the intestinal flora. These foods are then replaced with nutrient-dense foods to allow the intestinal lining to heal and rebuild itself.
3. Low FODMAP Diet (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols)
The Low FODMAP Diet was developed by a team of researchers at Monash University in Australia. It has shown excellent success in treating IBS, IBD, and other similar gastrointestinal conditions.
Unlike the first two diets, the FODMAP Diet allows grains, fiber, sugar, and other fermentable carbs. However, short-chain carbohydrate foods are avoided, as they are very poorly absorbed in the small
SIBO is an acronym for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth”. While bacterium is naturally present in the digestive tract, in a healthy body, the small intestine contains relatively low levels of bacteria.
The large intestine contains approximately 10-100 billion bacterial organisms, and bacteria is supposed to be at its highest concentration in the colon. Compared to this number, the small intestine is relatively sterile (containing a mere 100 thousand organisms).
However, in the case of SIBO, the highest concentration of bacteria is found in the small intestine, and this can cause serious health problems. When you have SIBO, the bacterial overgrowth interferes with your normal digestion and absorption process.
As the …show more content…
1. Specific Carbohydrate Diet
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet was originally created by Dr. Sidney V. Haas in 1923 for the treatment of celiac disease. The SCD is designed to “reboot” your digestive system and heal your gut. It advises the removal of grains, starchy vegetables, lactose, some beans, and any sweeteners other than honey, saccharine, and occasional stevia.
2. Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS Diet)
The Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet was derived from the SCD, and it focuses on removing foods that are difficult to digest and may be damaging to the intestinal flora. These foods are then replaced with nutrient-dense foods to allow the intestinal lining to heal and rebuild itself.
3. Low FODMAP Diet (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols)
The Low FODMAP Diet was developed by a team of researchers at Monash University in Australia. It has shown excellent success in treating IBS, IBD, and other similar gastrointestinal conditions.
Unlike the first two diets, the FODMAP Diet allows grains, fiber, sugar, and other fermentable carbs. However, short-chain carbohydrate foods are avoided, as they are very poorly absorbed in the small