How to Treat SIBO?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is both straightforward in definition and complex in reality. At its core, it is the presence of an abnormal number of bacteria in the small intestine. In practice, however, SIBO represents a dynamic interplay between gut motility, microbial ecology, and systemic health. For patients, it can be a source of daily discomfort, nutritional deficiencies, and in many cases, a long road of trial and error in treatment. To explore how to treat SIBO effectively, one must consider three key questions: how to eradicate bacterial overgrowth, how to manage symptoms and deficiencies, and how to prevent recurrence. The following sections bring together findings from the most trustworthy and statistically significant clinical research available.