Causes and Alternative Treatments for SIBO

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause a range of symptoms but there are safe and natural treatments

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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) has a reputation for being significantly underdiagnosed as many of its symptoms are similar to other health issues.

Research suggests that up to 60 percent of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by SIBO and that it affects at least 6 to 15 percent of healthy, asymptomatic people. The actual number of people who suffer from it is unknown.