#6 What Causes Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO with Dr. Greg Nigh

[@Diogenes-II]

This guest gives the best explanation I've ever heard -- coming from someone who's heard a lot. Host asked direct, excellent questions too.

[@ourhealthpath]

Wonderful! We’re glad you found it so helpful!

[@Joshua-gu5nj]

What Greg is saying is really resonating with me. Wish this was longer! Thanks for sharing it with us. Gotta get his book.

[@ourhealthpath]

Our pleasure Joshua! Enjoy his book!

[@SueT55]

Thank you so much, Dr. Nigh, great information and video. Love your book, too. Finally on the right track after 40 years!

[@ourhealthpath]

He's fantastic isn't he!

[@Soilfoodwebwarrior]

i have been following Stephanie Seneff work for some time now. having first been introduced to her from Dr Mercola. i am blown away by this interview and will be immediately exploring this sulfur ibs/sibo connection much more comprehensively. this interview might have just changed my life very significantly. i was blown away recently with the work of Dr Hawrelak and now i understand why his approach to healing sibo etc., although impressive, did not fully address concerns i had.

[@ourhealthpath]

Thanks Jonathan! Glad you found it so helpful. Stephanie’s work is amazing isn’t it - we must try and get her on the show! Have you watched our interview with dr. Hawrelak?

[@PaPsHoW]

Great talk and interesting to see another points of view about sulfur. Cold showers worked for me!

[@ourhealthpath]

Glad you enjoyed it! And we agree, hearing different points of view is important and needed in this field. Thanks for the feedback - we’re big fans of cold showers too!

[@mysticbeing2938]

About epson salt bath I also believe that magnesium in large amounts is helping to detox and put the body in homeostasis. Many time when I was taking epson salt bath every day for many weeks continuously, I had realized that constipation and gut issues where coming back as soon as I was stopping to take the epson salt bath. There's really a connection between it but I'm not sure if it's only the sulfite from epson salt. Because the effect on me was the same as taking magnesium citrate (more energy, better digestion, less pain, less stress, etc).

[@ourhealthpath]

That’s so interesting, thank you for sharing your experience!

[@reinadelmar11]

I used to take epsom salt baths daily too and my body def. craved/appreciated it. Then a friend told me that you aren't supposed to do it daily. Who knows! For me it felt very helpful.

[@LinnRivers]

For anyone watching, please know that what he is saying is a VERY SMALL piece. He is right in the fact that sulfur intolerance does absolutely cause a slew of issues! HOWEVER, simply restricting your diet is NOT the cure. I am a practitioner and a lot of information out there is unfortunately given by a lot of people who do not see the bigger picture. A sulfur intolerance is simply yet again another indicator that something is not functioning properly (Sibo, dirty genes, liver pathway detoxification issues, leaky gut, etc), all of which go hand in hand. It is a viscous cycle and the system needs to be calmed before you start the healing process which an be very different from person to person. True healing happens when you make lifestyle changes along with assisting the body. Just choosing to not eat specific food is not healing (unless of course it is a true allergy).

[@ourhealthpath]

We couldn’t agree more linn. In Dr. Nigh’s defence he doesn’t advocate for just a restricted diet. He talks extensively about the underlying imbalances that may contribute to a sulfur issue.

[@LinnRivers]

@@ourhealthpath that's great to hear. His conversation style is a bit hard to follow, but I'm happy to hear he may have a more indepth view to what he was trying to explain.

[@mitch2890]

You’re not really offering a solution by this comment. None better than the doctor has already recommended in the video

[@LinnRivers]

@@mitch2890 and neither is your comment. Ha! 😁

[@scaramouche8244]

Eat low sulfur and you get sick

[@penelopewilcock3847]

Ever so helpful. Thank you.

[@ourhealthpath]

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful 🙏

[@bonniemeads6056]

This is the second video of yours I have watched. My history of many symptoms and years of distress now has a possible reason I can understand. More recently experiencing terrible gut issues. My doctor says nothing about it. SIBO new to me. But seems to nail what is happening now with me. What is your protocol that I can do? I live in another country. And each channel I have watched gives different views on what to do and take. Thank you.

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi bonnie. Sorry to hear of your health issues. Unfortunately I can’t recommend a protocol over social media platforms as it needs to be somewhat personalised and factors need to be considered such as whether you’re on any medications. I’d recommend looking in to Dr. Siebecker’s work however - we have a podcast episode with her discussing SIBO and she has a website all about it.

[@meliha56]

Thank you very much. I realised that I have sulfur issues and Sibo. I bought the book “ Devil in the garlic” it’s huge help because I was a vegetarian and vegan for years. Now I’m carnivore and feeling little better each day.

[@ourhealthpath]

Wow! I’d love to hear how you’re getting on! Thanks for sharing.

[@laurataylor7103]

Really having trouble getting my mind around this. I did 2 tablespoons of epsom salt in a footbath and just managed to stir up some kind of dumping cycle. Oxalate? A mean sulfur metabolite? I don't know, but it was bad & lasted about 24 hours. A week later, i tried it with 1 tablespoon. Same effect for a few hours less duration. When i eat meat, its horrifying. I go narcaleptic like going under anesthesia for 5 hours & then my whole body hurts, mobility is crippled for about a week. Thats with beef. Beef liver & chicken liver have the same effect. 1/4 cup is about 2-3 hours narcalepsy & 18 to 36 hours excruciating pain. So far, dark meat chicken thigh is the only protein I've been able to eat with no bad effects. Trying kidney next week. I am out of money. Lost my job in november, and have no idea how to proceed to heal mysel.

[@ourhealthpath]

Gosh I’m so sorry to hear that laura. Have you read his book? That might have some insight for you if not? Unfortunately I can’t offer any advice over social media as it would be unprofessional and potentially unsafe without knowing your full health history. I’m so sorry and hope you understand. With budget in mind podcasts might be one of the best ways to learn and experiment with your healing journey, as I’m sure you are already doing. I do hope you find a solution and wishing you all the best on your healing journey.

[@laurataylor7103]

Thank you. At about 47:20 in this interview, Dr. Nigh mentioned that those with sulfur intolerance who cannot tolerate meat, are rare. I'd like to explore that. I haven't been able to find much information about it, but it was the 1st clue that sulfur is a problem. If you know of any podcasts or articles that go in to more detail about this rarer aspect & how to approach it, i would be deeply grateful. Or even which keywords to use in my search. Many thanks!

[@lolagranola77]

Same I go into a meat coma

[@laurataylor7103]

@@lolagranola77 any insight? Resources & info about being the rare outliers who can't eat meat or any sulfur at all, even in the form of an Epsom salt bath?

[@lolagranola77]

@@laurataylor7103 i don't think its wierd at all sulfur intolerance is having issues digesting meat and falls under sibo issues; check out info on a low sulfur diet

[@guelmerlopezvaca9543]

good. I am from Colombia. How could I contact Dr. Greg?

[@ourhealthpath]

You should be able to find contact details on line if you simply search for him.

[@ourhealthpath]

He’s based out of Portland I believe.

[@Diogenes-II]

Please answer: Is hydrogen good or bad? I have hydrogen dominant SIBO. If this is bad, why are suppliers selling molecular hydrogen?

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi there! It’s highly contextual - things may be good or bad depending on how much there is, and where it is, and the reason it’s there. SIBO is bad as we shouldn’t have that amount of bacteria in the small intestine (the hydrogen is just a way to test for this).

[@MsJia33]

Thank you!!!

[@ourhealthpath]

We hope you found it helpful!

[@reinadelmar11]

I have been using the Foodmarble and at my times of highest bloating but methane and hydrogen are almost always low. So I was thinking it might be hydrogen sulfide SIBO bc of my other symptoms (epigastric discomfort, constipation). However, I do currently have h.pylori but according to the stool test it is the non-virile type. But for more than three years now I've had reflux and bloating "out of nowhere". I was also going through menopause and TONS of stress and adrenal issues when it started and I get that stress can shut down the digestive system and lower stomach acid (and h.pylori lowers stomach acid too..) I am currently eating a LOT of raw garlic with yogurt and that is taking the bloating away! I am considering NAC plus spirulina as a detox protocol bc I have had mold exposure in the past..but wondering if taking NAC should be o.k. if by chance it is hydrogen sulfide SIBO? I would think that fact that garlic doesn't seem to be bothering me means it should be o.k. I mean, it does initally make me feel bloated but then for the rest of the day I feel MUCH better. Thank you!

[@Masspeace]

Do you hv any smells coming from nose?

[@glenmonks1]

Great comment. Can I ask how you have addressed the Hpylori? Naturally, or ABX, I am still on the fence.

[@reinadelmar11]

@@glenmonks1 I tried a probiotic called Pylori Fight but don't think it did much. It's l reuterii probiotic. I am now switching to one with lactobacillus strains and bifido something or other that was recommended and maybe at some point soil based probiotics. It has also been suggested to me that rather than taking probiotics I should work on the terrain by using SunFiber (hydrolized guar gum) but haven't tried that yet. I've been eating broccoli sprouts daily and that seems to help. My stomach always feels better when I increase stomach acid by drinking AVC or similar but read that this can cause the h.pylori to dig in deeper (kind of go into hiding and do more damage in the process). I have Oregon Grape Root tincture and need to try it. Berberine is supposed to help as is goldenseal. Honestly this is the hardest health "puzzle" I've ever had to solve and it is really frustrating and has been seriously impacting my q.o.l. for three years now. Praying that it resolves soon. Good luck to you too if you are dealing with this.

[@Jaro_BS-j1d]

can someone tell me which preperat of b12 with hydroxy can i use? i live in germany and i see vitb12 loges, is that ok? bei hydrogen sulfide sibo?

[@karenstandefer1]

It isn't B12 with hydroxy. It is the B12 version that is called hydroxocobalamin . Pure Encapsulations brand has lozenges and also capsules. I don't know if you can get that in Germany. but, also, do try the epsom salt baths that he suggests because it bypasses the gut and thus bypasses the need for the bacteria that digest sulfurs, which can be a problem for some people's gut health.

[@katrinabruce9476]

Molybdenum 🙏🏼

[@ourhealthpath]

Yes this can be very useful indeed!

[@torinancemusic]

I can eat red meat as long as it’s LEAN. It’s the saturated fat that gets me bad. I really can’t tolerate fat I have an immediate allergic reaction.

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi tori. You may like to consider your biliary system (liver, gall bladder and bile). When we don’t seem to be able to tolerate fat it’s a sign something may be imbalanced here.

[@torinancemusic]

@@ourhealthpath thank you! I take enzymes, ox bile, and hcl. 2 minutes into a fatty burger I’m short of breath, bloating, refluxing, everything goes crazy. But if I have that same burger in a lean cut-nothing happens.

[@enlightenedmystery9019]

Desulfovibrio bacteria thrive on bile. So eating fat or taking bile supplements will likely make your symptoms worse!

[@enlightenedmystery9019]

@@ourhealthpath Someone shouldn't take bile supplements if they are sulfur and fat intolerant. Desulfovibrio bacteria (which produce hydrogen sulfide gass) thrive on bile. So eating fat or taking bile supplements will likely make symptoms much worse!

[@ourhealthpath]

@@enlightenedmystery9019 Thank you for your comments. We just wanted to let you know that we've seen your message and someone will get back to you soon.

[@themightypotato3857]

thanks, the grounding fixed my severe gut issues. thanks doctor. in case anyone can't see it, that was pure sarcasm. no wonder there's still practically no treatment for gut issues if this is what "practitioners" are focusing on. laughable.

[@ramon2008]

What did he say ? I’m about a minute in and I can tell this dudes full of shit.

[@themightypotato3857]

@@ramon2008 he is. they all are. all these "doctors", better known as naturopaths. read the wiki page for sibo and throw in some random spiritual bullshit and you're good to go.

[@ramon2008]

@@themightypotato3857 haha for real dude.

[@kungfukenny1232]

I can agree upon the theory that Sibo has an underlying cause, but what does't make sense to me is to say that sulfate reducing bacteria actually help you get the sulfate and that that is the adaptive mechanism.

[@ourhealthpath]

Hi there! His theory is that the bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide has that can then be converted into sulfur via specific pathways. His book might be worth reading if you are interested to learn more? I actually haven’t got round to reading it yet myself so I can’t share more detail on this specific element of his work.