7 June 2022
Tackling SIBO: Should I do a bespoke or an off the shelf programmes – Which is best?
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist (NT) and Functional Medicine practitioner (IFMCP), who specialises in SIBO and complex digestive issues, I often get asked which is better – a general off the shelf plan package or following a specific bespoke SIBO protocol. Many SIBO programmes have similar elements. Essentially, you first want to test that SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), is present. This is typically done via a specialised breath test, taking...
11 July 2016
Should I test for hydrogen or methane SIBO?
A good lab will actually test for both Hydrogen and Methane at the same time. I have seen many negative hydrogen but methane positive breath tests so it's really important to test for both so that SIBO isn't missed....
