Histamine Intolerance & SIBO
SIBO is a major cause of histamine intolerance. In SIBO the DAO enzyme that degrades histamine in the gut gets…
SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial overgrowth. This occurs when there is an abnormal number of bacteria present in the small intestine.
These bacteria ferment starches and fibres into gases (hydrogen, methane, hydrogen sulfide) that damage the small intestine and cause many symptoms.
1. Identify the cause of SIBO
Identifying and treating the cause of SIBO in each patient is essential for successful treatment outcomes. Major causes of SIBO include:
2. Refer for the right tests to know what type of SIBO you have
There are 3 different types of SIBO: Hydrogen, Methane and Hydrogen Sulfide. The SIBO test, which is a simple breath test, detects what type of SIBO you have.
Knowing what type of SIBO you have is important for developing the right treatment protocol which includes diet, supplements, and herbal medicine.
If you haven’t already been tested for SIBO, the testing options will be discussed with you at the initial appointment.
In the majority of cases, Australian patients will be referred for Nutripath SIBO testing, USA patients for SIBOtest.com testing and UK patients for Biolab SIBO testing.
3. Understanding the link between SIBO and Histamine
SIBO is a major cause of histamine intolerance. The inflammation that occurs in the small intestine causes a reduction in DAO enzyme activity. The DAO enzyme breaks down histamine. Histamine causes many symptoms that you can read about here.
All of Joanne’s SIBO patients are thoroughly screened for histamine intolerance and treated accordingly.
4. Treating nutrient deficiencies
SIBO is a major cause of nutrient deficiencies including protein, Vitamin B12, iron, calcium, magnesium, and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
All of Joanne’s SIBO patients are thoroughly screened for nutrient deficiencies and treated accordingly.
5. Correcting methylation
The potential protein and Vitamin B12 deficiency in SIBO can lead to methylation issues. You can read about methylation here.
All of Joanne’s SIBO patients are thoroughly screened for methylation issues and treated accordingly.
6. Prescribe the right supplements
With so many supplements on the market, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and confused. Having treated hundreds of patients with SIBO, histamine intolerance, and methylation issues, Joanne has identified the supplements that really work to provide positive results for her patients.
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