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Abstract: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterized by a change in the number of quality of microorganisms present in the small intestine. It is associated with functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Factors affecting the microbiota present as possible risk sources as well as potential treatment approaches. Nutritional intervention could be effectively employed as a treatment protocol for SIBO. A nutirional approach should include restoring the intestinal lining, enhancing nutritional status, and preventing recurrence. Use of the Bi-Phasic Diet Protocol, herbal therapy, and probiotic supplementation is suggested. Nutritional therapy for SIBO should be complex and individualized. A functional approach may be a valid method to treat the condition.
Author keywords: SIBO, bacterial overgrowth, nutrition, small intestine, microbiota
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