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959 - How to Tell When ‘SIBO’ Is Actually Candida

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Mar 24, 2025

Discover the intriguing journey of navigating gut health, as one individual recounts their battle with digestive issues like SIBO. They delve into the complexities of misdiagnosis, revealing how what seemed like bacterial overgrowth was actually candida. Learn about effective dietary changes, the benefits of herbal remedies, and personal testimonies that underscore their effectiveness in healing. With a focus on tailored treatment strategies and self-assessment tools, this discussion offers hope and insights for anyone grappling with similar health challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Keith's Initial SIBO Diagnosis

Keith experienced debilitating GI symptoms, including diarrhea, pain, and fatigue.
Initial SIBO diagnosis and Rifaximin treatment provided only temporary relief.

INSIGHT

SIBO Tunnel Vision

A positive SIBO breath test doesn't guarantee bacterial overgrowth is the primary issue.
Consider other causes like fungal overgrowth if SIBO treatment fails.

ANECDOTE

Low FODMAP Diet Benefits

The low FODMAP diet helped Keith's gut issues and reduced his rheumatoid arthritis flares.
This highlights the gut's connection to systemic inflammation.

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In today’s episode, we are happy to hear from our clinic’s Dr. Scott and one of his patients, Keith about his successful experience tackling gut health issues. Keith’s case posed a very common conundrum that we’ve seen in many with gut health issues - are we dealing with bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), fungal overgrowth (candida) or potentially both? We’ll walk through some of the key indications that Keith’s initial SIBO diagnosis was actually a candida case, and we’ll cover the best testing and treatments that led to Keith’s recovery.

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➡️The Best Natural Treatments for Candida (Science-based):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnc3ZkLuPzs

➡️Eat These 7 Foods EVERY DAY for SIFO & Candida:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKgNtxC3Mw

➡️5 SIBO Symptoms To Watch Out For - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKxwSlf1iU

➡️The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ

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➡️ What Causes Candida Overgrowth—and What Can You Do About It?

https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/

➡️ Low FODMAP Diet for SIBO: A Step-By-Step Guide

https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet-for-sibo/

➡️ Oil of Oregano Benefits: How This Herbal Antimicrobial Can Help Your Health

https://drruscio.com/oil-of-oregano-benefits/

➡️ Is Testing for SIBO Helpful? Maybe Not So Much

https://drruscio.com/how-to-test-for-sibo/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:49 Keith’s symptoms

05:13 SIBO diagnosis & Xifaxan response

06:33 Considering SIBO vs. candida

11:42 Low FODMAP & supplement reactions

19:33 Measuring candida risk indicators

23:23 Candida supplements & reactions

26:51 Creating a healing mindset

31:45 Candida diet efficacy

39:02 Why antimicrobials are effective

43:03 Keith’s improved test results

45:30 Key takeaways

Featured Studies

📉Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24891990/

📉Is rheumatoid arthritis a disease that starts in the intestine? A pilot study comparing an elemental diet with oral prednisolone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17308218/

📉Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26512149/

📉Effects of garlic supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37481521/

📉Effect of garlic on blood pressure:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25557383/

📉Garlic Supplementation Reduces Circulating C-reactive Protein, Tumor Necrosis Factor, and Interleukin-6 in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949665/

📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine on Glycemic and Insulin-Related Traits: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37598753/

📉The effect of berberine supplementation on lipid profile and obesity indices:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213434423000361

📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36941490/

📉Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone or Combined with Statins for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31094214/

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