How to Test for SIBO at Home: SIBO TEST DEMO

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thank for watching! Do you have questions about SIBO testing? Ask away!

[@sahilahmed1569]

Hi, I have not done any test as I'm unable to find breath test in india... How I have diareaah bloating from 6 months recently diagnosed with manutrution... I am taking Antacid I think due to which SIBO is develop.... Now since I have diareaah I think it is hydrogen dominant I am taking Xifaxan 550 3 times a day ... How long should I take it an should I work as per my systems? Plz help me

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@sahilahmed1569 Hi Sahil, the general recommendation is to use it for 3 weeks, alongside another antibiotic. Specific dosing is listed on this website: siboinfo.com. There is so much involved in treating SIBO, so I recommend finding someone to help you!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@sahilahmed1569 Also, KZbin is hiding your other comment from me, but I do have a few videos where I show my SIBO test results. Here is one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqfYZHx8mbGmnpo Thanks for watching!

[@James-qo7uz]

I’ve always wondered what a sibo test looks like. I wonder why they allow white rice, do they allow brown rice? I tolerate brown rice better than white rice. Does the brand of bone broth matter or stuff added to it? Most bone broths have garlic, onion, celery in them even if purée, no solid pieces. But those are all high fodmap foods.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@James-qo7uz Hi James, they do not allow brown rice. The purpose of the prep diet is to reduce the amount of fiber in the diet so that your baseline test reading is accurate. Brown rice has a lot of fiber, even though it's low FODMAP. If you ignore the instructions, the test will not be accurate or valid and you may need to repeat it. And you're right about bone broths. I make my own, or eat just plain chicken as I demonstrated, with nothing except salt or pepper on it. It's boring, yes, and I don't do great with the prep diet, but to get an accurate test, it's important to follow the instructions. You can also include eggs, plain white toast (if you're not gluten free), olive oil, and I believe plain fish.

[@samslife8891]

Thank you so much for this I’m on my diet and tomorrow I’m doing the test and this makes me feel confident that I can do the test right

[@jelizabeth6957]

Excellent instructions. I am taking my test tomorrow. Amanda, thank you. Speak with you soon.

[@SuzanneASutton]

absolutely excellent. My doctor's instructions said they had a video but there wasn't one. My test is in an hour, so I was so happy to find this, and to see the quality of this video. You have explained everything so well. Thank you!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Suzanne, I'm glad I could help! I hope your test shows you helpful information, take care!

[@johnsausage]

4:40 that chicken looks raw...😬?

[@fR_eN]

I just ordered this test too. Thanks for such a great video! You answered all my questions and now I have a template to copy. I did noticed on my sheet on the directions mine says I can have any meat protein as long as it's not preserved like salami. It says QuinTron on it too.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Great PF, I’m glad it helped answer your questions! Thanks for watching!

[@noelelnolo9642]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@chicky895]

Great video thanks! I have to do the lactulose BT (LBT) and glucose BT (GBT). Can I do one right after the other one or in separate days? I read the instructions but it doesn’t say anything 🤔🥺

[@forceawakens9386]

Tell after knowing ,how Weight loss i.e. protein deficiency can make low hcl and digestive juices

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

When we don't eat as much protein, like when we're vegetarian or vegan, our body produces less HCL. HCL helps stimulate the release of our natural enzymes, bile, and gut motility. So the low HCL leads to less enzymes too. This is all in theory, so we always need to rely on our body's signals to interpret what is needed. Did I answer your question? THere seem to be typos, so I had to guess a little at what you meant, did I answer your question?

[@forceawakens9386]

Can we take bitters in capsule form.? Is bitters receptors present only in mouth?or whole GI tract? Can we use any bitter food instead of special digestive bitters?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Yes, you can take bitters in capsule form, if you can find such a product, and you can definitely use bitter foods, like bitter greens for example (arugula, endive, dandelion, etc.). I don't know about the location of bitter receptors. I imagine that the main mechanism is triggered by the bitter taste receptors in the mouth, but I don't actually know! Good question :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@forceawakens9386]

Which GI organ support appetite ?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Well, the brain and hormones (which are signalled from the brain) first and foremost! By looking at and smelling food, this gets your stomach and pancreas to release the digestive juices that increase appetite. Great question!

[@aira7393]

Is it okay to takes supplements (HCL Betain, Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics) one/two days before the test? In Germany, it is recommended to drink a glass of warm water in the morning prior to the test,to clean away possible bacterias. And also we are recommended to take 15ml of pure Lactulose without water. Wonder why it is different in the U.S.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Enzymes and betaine supplements can be used before the test, but probiotics should be avoided. I wouldn't advise drinking water before the test because the whole point of the test is to see whether there are bacteria. If you clear them out with water, then you're test result may look better than it really is. Regarding the lactulose, I'm not sure why that part is different, maybe just to make drinking the solution a little less gross?

[@mel-melschell6562]

Thank you so much! This video was really helpful.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

You're welcome!

[@roseykennedy9150]

Hi I am new to your channel and I would like to learn more about your services to help me navigate my SIBO journey. Thank you!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Rosey, it looks like you booked a call, and I'm excited to meet you! But for anyone else reading this comment who would like to connect with me, you can either watch my free webinar: How to Find Your Personalized IBS Relief Plan That Works here: event.webinarjam.com/channel/IBSRelief or you can book a free discovery call to learn more about my services: confluencenutrition.com/contact.

[@deskjockie4948]

Does anyone know of a health practitioner in the Baton Rouge/Hammond, La. area who knows how to treat SIBO and SIFO?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I wish I had a specific recommendation for you, but I don't know anyone in that area. As a gut health coach I can help you navigate everything except prescribing medications for treatment, so if that sounds helpful, please reach out by booking a free discovery call at confluencenutrition.com/contact. I also recommend Dr Ruscio and his team at the Ruscio Institute, based in Austin TX, he and his team do telemedicine and they are gut specialists. The website it ruscioinstitute.com. THanks for watching!

[@coraliacampos9185]

My son has lot of burping after he eats and abdominal pain do you think it maybe sibo the doctor don’t find what I have

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Coralia, it's possible, but there can be many other causes of those same symptoms. This is why I teach a methodical strategy to help rule out different reasons. Have you worked with food changes or basic digestive supports yet?

[@forceawakens9386]

Can we take bitters in capsule form? Does bitters form pepsin enzymes in stomach?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

YEs, you can use bitters in capsule form. Bitters do not form pepsin enzymes, they stimulate your body to release it's normal and natural digestive juices, like saliva, stomach acid, bile, and pancreatic enzymes. Thanks for your question!

[@migasujith2023]

Thank you so much for the very clear demo!!🙏😊 I have a question before I go for the test, I am having a severe digestive issues with whatever I put in my mouth. chronic acid reflux, heartburn, belching and constant burping but I don't have diarrhea or constipation! I also have silent gallstone! I had endoscopy and they said my stomach looks fine, I was on PPI for 2 months and tried natural suppliments but nothing worked😔 Do you think I may have SIBO?! please kindly reply🙏 Thank you.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Miga, yes, it's possible, but I there are some other avenues of investigation I would likely look at first...like can you get any traction with diet, probiotics, and basic digestive supports. Without constipation or diarrhea or bloating, it's less likely you have SIBO, but still possible. Testing can help you be sure. I'd be more interested in looking for other infections, like maybe H. pylori? Have you been tested for that? Take care and thanks for watching!

[@migasujith2023]

@@ConfluenceNutrition 🙏Thank you so much for the quick respose! I don't have h. pylori! I heard that the sphincter will open when gas comes up and pushing it! I don't even feel gassy. Avoiding spicy food, coffee and citrus helping with my chest pain! Even I tried low fodmap diet for 3 months, totally avoiding sugar and gluten but no improvement. Digestive enzymes doesn't give me relief. HCL&ACV gave me severe chest pain. Probiotics are useless ( not soil based) Still on very strict diet. Oh I forgot to mention that I have a hypothyroidism! Yes I am a tough case lol. ( excuse my English lol)

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@migasujith2023 Hi Miga, your english is perfect ;), hmmm, well your case sounds very much like the people who come to work with me...one big clue here is that you didn't see improvement with the FODMAP diet, so this tells us that your issue isn't with fermentable carbs, which makes sense because you don't feel gassy, bloated, or have diarrhea/constipation. Working this process of deciding what is most likely to help and what is unnecessary is the focus of my new program, which starts June 29. If you'd like to learn more about it, you can schedule a time with me here: confluencenutritionappointments.as.me/discovery-call Since you react to ACV and citrus, I wonder if you've ever learned about histamine foods? Here's one of my videos to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYiqfqN-rJeLsLM Take care!

[@migasujith2023]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Thanks a lot again!! I am doing the Sibo test this weekend to be on the safe side and will contact you soon😊

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@migasujith2023 Great, Miga, good luck with your test!

[@natalias4216]

Can I buy the test and it myself, or do I need to see the doctor first?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Natalia, yes, you can order without a doctor, here's my video where I share how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOTgJxva79pl7M

[@coraliacampos9185]

How do I get the sibo test at home

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Coralia, you either have a practitioner order it for you, or you can go to www.triosmartbreath.com/orderonline and there is a way for you to order the test as a consumer.

[@forceawakens9386]

Does weight loss or nutritional deficiency reduces gastric juices?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Nutritional deficiency definitely can...things like zinc and B12 deficiency can affect your secretions. I'm not sure about weight loss. If it's acquired by starvation with poor nutrition intake, it could affect gastric juices. If it's done in a safe way without severe restriction, it probably wouldn't. Great question, thank you!

[@jasobehera4205]

Hi , I have ibs. I had hpylori few months back. They did sibo test one of them, came negative. I am sure I have sibo. Do you recommend some herbal medications. Thanks a lot.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Jaso, there are herbal SIBO recommendations available on Dr. Alison Siebecker's website, www.siboinfo.com. Thanks for watching!

[@nordiaferguson1727]

you have any idea if the test will work if i order it international get it done and send it back to lab from so far?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Nordia, it should work, but I'm not sure for certain. This would be a question to ask of the lab directly. They will have better information about that.

[@wereachhomestead9761]

Did you ever do it? I live in The Bahamas and want to do the same thing but it would take 2 days to fed ex it back 😢

[@janedoe2596]

Great video! Do you have a link where we can order this test ourselves to test at home? Thank you.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Jane, I have access through a medical director program (I'm authorized to use it under oversight). But I think you can order directly here: www.directlabs.com/sibo/OrderTests/tabid/48519/language/en-US/Default.aspx

[@janedoe2596]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you! I've been to so many naturopaths that don't know what they're doing or they're just out to take my money and conventional doctors are a complete joke. I have a strong health background with a focus of holistic/alternative medicine so I just test myself and treat accordingly. It got too dangerous and expensive depending on others. Again, thank you so much.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@janedoe2596 You're welcome, good luck!

[@do0m341]

Too late to enroll?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Doom, it's not too late to enroll, you can apply for the program by visiting confluencenutrition.com/contact. If you seem to be a fit for the program, we'll schedule a time to meet to discuss. Hope to meet you!

[@do0m341]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Thank you although I did see that it's not for h.pylori though 😞

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@do0m341 well, it's not for reflux/heartburn, so if that's your issue, it may not be right for you...I do discuss HP, and have students who are working on that...sometimes it's best for us to get on a call to assess whether you're a fit.

[@iamenough6958]

Antibiotics??? SMH

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Yep, and I do it proud...I tried and suffered for years (4!) trying the natural antimicrobials. They didn't treat my SIBO, and I no longer tolerate them. I do recommend people try the herbs first, but there's no reason to suffer needlessly if they don't help! Thanks for your comment!