SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a condition of excess bacteria in the small intestine. Can taking a probiotic make this condition worse? One study suggested yes. However, this study is very misleading. Let’s discuss an accurate summary regarding probiotics and SIBO. Dr. R's Fast Facts Summary No, probiotics cannot cause SIBO Effect of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 … [Read more...]
Fatty Foods Causing Gut Pain, Remedies – Listener Question
Let’s discuss what can cause gut pain from fatty foods and steps you can take to treat the cause. Dr. R's Fast Facts What to do about gut pain that occurs after rich fatty foods? VSL3 is a Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium Probiotic (what we call a category 1 probiotic, a good place to start) It would be helpful to introduce a category 2 and category 3 probiotic to see if those would … [Read more...]
The Best Soil-Based Probiotics
Soil-based probiotics are probiotics that are often found in soil and that confer a health benefit to humans. Remember, we evolved with constant contact with soil and the bacteria soil contains. However, there is confusion regarding what soil-based probiotics are safe and effective. Let’s discuss the best soil-based probiotics based upon what the scientific evidence shows. Dr. R's Fast … [Read more...]
Probiotics Improve Gas and Constipation by Decreasing Bad Bacteria in the Gut
A recent study has shown that probiotics can help reduce gas and improve constipation by decreasing levels of certain bacteria in the gut. These bacteria include the organism responsible for methane SIBO (technically not a bacteria, it’s an archaea). Was this a ‘special’ probiotic? Not really. Let’s discuss the details. Dr. R's Fast Facts Probiotics can reduce flatulence and improve … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #110
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if antibiotics causes weight gain. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]