Thats what Ive seen work. To understand this, we have to first look at the sources of our intestinal gas, as well as the different ways in which the elements within our body interact with these chemicals to produce some not-so-pleasant effects that everyone should be familiar with. Start course. Find everything you need to know about Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate), including what it is used for, warnings, reviews, side effects, and interactions. Sulfur is critically important in the body. Now were talking about SIBO. In all SIBO cases, the issue is withendogenous gasor gas produced by either too much bacteria in the gut or the wrong diversity of microbes. And once we can get all the gases tested we might be able to make sense of this. Is there increased frequency? If you are someone who has always had a mysterious case of SIBO or dysbiosis, your tests are inconclusive and/or show a flat line, or you know that you have recognized that your symptoms or the smell of your gas are linked to sulfur, then hydrogen sulfide overgrowth might be an issue. I hate spam as much as you do. I care about answering your questions and sharing my knowledge with you. Personalizing SIBO treatment by assessing hydrogen sulfide with Dr. Mark Pimentel. Learn exactly what combinations of prescription and herbal antibiotics and supplements are used to treat the 3 main types of SIBO: Hydrogen, Methane, and Hydrogen Sulfide. So theyre not so much chronic because they need some new novel treatment, but theyre chronic because the level of precision the clinician has had hasnt been up to snuff to help them get over this. Lets not start reading everything on the Internet that we can about hydrogen sulfide SIBO and making every treatment based upon what we eat, and all the supplements that we use totally centered around that. All rights reserved. This medication is used to treat occasional upset stomach, heartburn, and nausea. Hydrogen Sulfide gas is the third major gas in SIBO cases. Yes, I'm ready for the next steps And Get These Exclusive Bonus Items . Their patient populations are so different. These large research centers are doing extraordinarily good work. 34:42 Treatment for hydrogen sulfide SIBO. If you use highly absorbable foods, that hasnt been tested. Theyre finding it in the colon and theres more work. Gary, anything that you want to close with? Because there are many patients that are suffering from SIBO. Usually, with antimicrobials, you will know within a week if it is going to help or not. A couple of things with this. Intestinal gas can either come from swallowed air, which is termedexogenous gas, or from the bacteria that reside within our gastrointestinal tract which is calledendogenousgas.1. And Dr. Ruscio, if I could jump in on a few things. Now, Allison has done a terrific job of putting together symptoms that appear to be associated with and may indicate hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Were working one-third blind here and were in the middle of an age of discovery here in SIBO. (3) Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates. For the high-dose oregano that Im using, Im using the emulsified one thats in a dry tablet form. If you need a refresher on what exactly SIBO is and how its linked to IBS see the overview here. And this is something hes actually been talking about for many, many years and reported on for many years. Lets say the technology does come out, but its only in office and its not something that offices want to buy because of the cost of the technology. (SIBO) can cause smelly burps that have a sulfur "egg" odor. And there are many listeners that are clinicians that, unfortunately in the United States, dont have access to lactulose. But what if your breath test shows no excess of hydrogen or methane, yet you have all the symptoms? But it is tenable to say that almost any symptom could be driven by a problem in the gut. But what I think happens all too oftencertainly the majority of the timeis a clinician or a patient overlooks tried and true therapies. Those with a homozygous (two bad copies) genetic mutation in an enzyme called CBS (Cystathionine beta-synthase) may also be at risk, as the CBS enzyme drives the recycling of sulfur-containing compounds. This spun out of an initial conversation that Dr. Ruscio and I had regarding the noise level around hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Is Berberine the main natural antimicrobial used for hydrogen sulfide sibo? Because we might choose to treat differently if we are dealing with methane. You see, your digestive tract is designed to house a host of different microbes that make up what is collectively known as your gut microbiome. Hope you can improve. The next thing that logically comes to mind is, okay, how do we treat hydrogen sulfide any differently? If you use that, thats been validated. Youll have to do it in the office of the provider, which makes it significantly less convenient, because now you have to hang out for three hours at a doctors office. What did you specifically do? What were looking for is zero or close to zero. And the noise level about hydrogen sulfide right now is confusing them. buff.ly/41vyPA7 pic.twitter.com/VxTsOpAQtq, This week's podcast interview: How to Forgive with Pastor David Peterson. One was done with Cipro. Its a series of secondary questions. Im resigned to using fresh ginger at night due to its cost-effectiveness. If there is a deficiency of molybdenum in the body, this can further contribute to ineffective sulfur metabolism. And then one other one I want to mentionempirical, clinicalis nitazoxanide. I think that could make sense. GS: So first of all, what Dr. Siebecker was saying I absolutely align with too, and everything you just mentioned. If youre exhibiting a lot of these symptoms, that increases the probability that the underlying cause of your symptoms may be this hydrogen sulfide SIBO, which could mean some nuanced changes in how you treat SIBO. High-dose oregano. Its not really. Chronic postprandial symptoms mean its not going to be mostly or generally or somewhat I have these issues. gas. So I think you have to be careful not to hold this out as, every case who is negative on a SIBO breath test has hydrogen sulfide as the cause. So were seeing this really play out. Also, a pain in the area of the bladder. So I would see that, and also supplements like MSM. Allison, anything that you want to add there? But whats interesting about SIBOand many a gut conditionis were now understanding that imbalances in the gut can also manifest extra-intestinally. So what would that be? The test tells you whether your IBS was caused by food poisoning from anti-cdtb and anti-vinculin antibodies. I have a colleague who tried using it for methane. Its not going to be effective until its just as widespread as hydrogen and methane testing. Were getting a lot of those calls in the lab. And this is where SIBO enters, which Im sure most of us have heard about. Approximately 11% of people worldwide suffer from IBS, a. These amino acids, of course, are also building blocks for protein, so sulfur is necessary for building proteins in general. Symptoms usually include bloating primarily, sometimes belching and reflux, and sometimes constipation and/or diarrhea. We respect your privacy. And Thorne, I think, is Pepti-Guard or something. raise the blood levels of sulfate via skin absorption, Anti-Aging Benefits of Glucosamine and MSM, Remove obstacles to cure and give your body the building blocks it needs to heal in just 6 weeks. And thats the case for absolutely everything Ive ever used to treat SIBO. This is invaluable! And if there isnt a rise there, if we see zero or close to zero, then thats when we call it a flat line or low fixed. This isn't a long-term solution, but if you do have hydrogen sulfide-producing SIBO, it will likely help alleviate symptoms. So Ive seen that work. Or maybe not, maybe it was all from last year. Were there to be the specialists on the diagnostic end. How do you know if you have SIBO or dybsosis/ hydrogen sulfide issue? A new SIBO breath test assesses hydrogen sulfide, which is directly related to diarrhea and abdominal pain. I just started molybdenum by itself and plan to do the Epsom salts. They offer accounts for clinicians and direct-to-consumer testing. So then as I read some more, I saw that bismuth can also be used. This is what we do. So thats one thing we can do. No, berberine is not that only or main antimicrobial for h2s. There was another work by Lin and Massey showing 48% of people with positive glucose hydrogen breath tests at 90 minutes had a rise after that with glucose. Genetic tests can come with a cost, and not only to your wallet. But the other thing that Ive seen is body pain. There are also studies of using bismuth with antibiotics of your choice, really. Its just talk. I believe we discussed this on the podcast a while ago, that for suspected hydrogen sulfide SIBO, you could add in bismuth to synergize with antimicrobials. Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strive to be objective, unbiased, honest and to present both sides of the argument. So moving on in the symptoms, Ive seen bladder irritation or interstitial cystitis. Now, if you did, in fact, prepare correctly and you are negative for SIBO, you may want to consider hydrogen sulfide as the culprit. This can also be used as a simple diagnostic tool to determine whether H2S is playing a role in your symptoms. 3 Although it is normal to produce some amounts of this gas, an excess amount can be an indicator of a certain type of gastrointestinal issue. I see people after theyve seen other doctors. Now, what could have been going on here is that Im seeing the more challenging patient group, which we know I do just because Im a specialist. So we need to validate a flat line first, then go to the secondary questions. So we have to see how this pans out. So just for people, this is not something that Gary is just paying lip service to and not actually doing. So if you have bacteria where it doesnt belong and you eat something, the bacteria isnt going to say, On Monday Im going to eat it and Im going to ferment that and produce gas, and thats whats going to result in symptoms.. What I very rarely saw, just a couple of patients, was the sulfur-smelling gas, like a flatulence where people say a rotten egg smell, but basically a sulfur smell. It needs to be available, every machine, every lab. People use that word toxic like an adjective. But thats going to be years and years. I might be getting this wrong. He goes over labs in detail and offers insight analysis and really goes above and beyond. They were both saying, you just treat it the same way you would have before, you treat the presentation, meaning constipation versus diarrhea. Although if Im remembering some of the details correctly, you oftentimes see an overlap between being traditional SIBO-positive and hydrogen-sulfide-SIBO-positive. Its on the lab. A low-sulfur diet can be helpful. And then we further validate on the research that Dr. Siebecker did, that Dr. Ruscio is going to supply, and theyll talk about this in a moment. To recap, hydrogen sulfide SIBO is a type of SIBO that can now be diagnosed with a lab breath test. They never fed it. DrMR: Awesome. So what does it really mean? So anyway, its five tablets of Biotics ADP. Download Episode (Right click on link and Save As). Its possible that SIBO just isnt the causeit might be some other form of dysbiosis, or overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, in the colon. Its pretty interesting. They showed improvements both symptomatically and with the lab results. Could be parasites. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless gas that has a characteristic smell of rotten eggs. Researchers are working on a new device that will be able to measure all 3 gases and it should be out in the next year or so I believe. So I think thats probably where everyone is getting excited. And so all that hydrogen is going to hydrogen sulfide. There is a third type of SIBO (besides hydrogen and methane-based SIBO) that currently does not have a test available: hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Symptoms of hydrogen sulfide SIBO are similar to those of regular SIBO, except that they also are more commonly linked to diarrhea than constipation. So, brain fog, fatigue, potentially high cholesterol and weight gain and higher blood sugar, joint pain, skin lesions. Ive seen so many various prep guidelines out there. Pepto Bismol need to NOT be used in children, and no longer then 2-3 weeks in grownups. Does your breath test simultaneously measure CH4, CO2, H2 and H2S? So this conversation is relevant to almost anyone listening. What Ive found is for patients who have this predilection toward carbsthey like carbs, they like starch, and they dont do that well with meat and lots of vegetablesIve observed that patient type may simply do better on a lower-sulfur diet. Pepto-Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach. So in my interpretation, Ill go up to six for hydrogen and three for methane, for the whole three hours of the test. Because thats pretty much how we separate out our SIBO treatments, with the diarrhea usually going with hydrogen and the constipation usually going with methane. DrAS: Ill just mention, if a person has a negative and youre thinking it could be hydrogen sulfide, the first thing to look at is to see if its a flat line test or hydrogen sulfide test. The breath test only measures methane and hydrogen right now. Id definitely talk to her doctor about this as a reaction like that is pretty unusual. Weve got to see how this pans out, right? Is there an urgency but then you cant void very well? That sort of thing. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, also known as SIBO, occurs when you have an excessive amount of bacteria living in in your small intestine. So I just dont want someone to be like, But she said this works for hydrogen sulfide. Its always hit or miss. We have things we can do right now. And now the exciting opportunity iswhen the technology becomes available and when its not in research mode, when its actually been a large-scale study across multiple geographies and anatomies across the globeis it standard? And I have some patients report to me some very good results from doctors who had prescribed them Clindamycin. And so is intolerance to noise. And then lo and behold, I had never shared my data with Dr. Jacobi, but we got together and shared our data and she had the same experience as I did, constipation. I havent tried it yet. DrMR: Sweet. But, if something happens in the body that is not allowing sulfur metabolism to work correctly and get the body its necessary sulfate, then our body has to come up with a workaround. They almost always had a flat line test or near to a flat line. so that cells can carry on normal functions even when under stress. DrMR: So to my knowledgeand I havent checked in the past couple monthsthere have only been one or two studies looking at hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Now, there are some other things that are shown in the research that Ive never tried, like lactobacillus plantarum LP8. But from what Ive been told it will not be available for a distance test or a mail kit or do-it-at-home kit. It might be parasites. But if the problem is low sulfur, then its likely that the overgrowth will recur unless this is addressed. I would also contrast with this list of symptoms. And then the last thing Ill say is, when folks are doing studies with regard to hydrogen and methane breath testing, please, please know that if youre doing it right, its all about the prep and the devices used, closed capture devices, and how the laboratory does it. But well come back to that in more detail in a moment. Bismuth is one that comes up. a feeling of fullness. Because 60 to 70 percent of the time, its they didnt drink the substrate! It seems like a lot of the things that can work on hydrogen sulfide can work on methanogen. Pepto-Bismol works as an antacid to reduce excess stomach acid and so eases discomfort. EXCESS HYDROGEN SULFIDE . And that seems to me to be really the best way to go about this. So its truly toxic. Ive said that many times before. And if we hit that mark, I think weve helped people with this podcast, and Im pretty confident that weve done so. Essentially, they can be considered the same thing. In any case. So we just see nothing or close to nothing. Despite the usefulness of breath testing, it is important to understand that some patients with SIBO may also have too much hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in their bodies, which is not a type of overgrowth that is detectable by traditional breath tests yet. Are we in agreement that thats kind of a high-level hierarchy to help organize all these thoughts for people? I can go on. And as with many that are listening (and those here on this podcast), we always look forward to new technologies, new approaches to evaluating SIBO, and whether or not there are applications to that in treatment. But Allison, lets go through some of these. Ive seen phenomenal successes. So thats the current state. Then we have chronic postprandial symptoms. DrMR: Yep. And if thats really helpful, then we can continue forward with that. Lets go to some closing thoughts. Pepto Bismol is an antacid . However, it is essential to note that bacteria within the colon can also consume gases, particularly hydrogen, to release gases like methane and certain sulfur-containing gases like hydrogen sulfide that account for the foul odor we associate with gas. I dont think it would be necessary, if it was a hydrogen-only clear case and youre not concerned about hydrogen sulfide, right? That would just be so speculative that the margin for error on that would be very high. This isnt a long-term solution, but if you do have hydrogen sulfide-producing SIBO, it will likely help alleviate symptoms. Things that have helped me are ginger, resolor, and eliminating lots of garlic in the diet. So we just have to wait. Any suggestions? They might add something different because they might feel that its hydrogen sulfide, like bismuth, something that Dr. Siebecker just alerted me to. This is the baseline approach to healing any GI issuesactually any health issues at all. Those would be separate. Is it the air from the mouth? It might be yeast overgrowth. No product order inquiries. Keep your gut in balance by choosing the right supplements for your gut microbiome. But SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) may underlie a number of digestive symptoms, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, termed loosely. Thats where, when many treating clinicians are requesting, Where do I go for these answers? I send them to the experts. It can be compounded, but you could also buy it over the counter. buff.ly/3JsH0FZ. Aerodiagnostic offers cash pay and insurance billing options, and they do a terrific job at keeping costs low and billing easy. And please correct me, Dr. Siebecker or Dr. Ruscio, if Im wrong, but you have to understand, these research centers have a different patient population than the clinician thats in private practice in Nebraska or New Jersey or New York or Florida. The prevalence of this are going to be different. So its new. Dosing is usually around 50-150 mg, but not more than 500 mg per day. Then there are some herbs that we could use. GS: I only ask because of what both you and Dr. Ruscio have said on this call. Chew the tab up in your mouth and let it get into your bloodstream via saliva. This article contains scientific references. Theres a study that used it and it had a very successful rate of treating it. Because unfortunately then, what ends up happening is, we get all these non-true-positive cases that are told that theyre positive. The hyperlinked study conducted in 1939 (ya, its been a while) on sulfur content present in foods further describes the specific amount of sulfur in given food products:The Sulfur Content in Food. Second, verify the test was performed correctly: did you drink the solution, lab prep, etc. And most importantly, they treat, and guess what? 3 Genova's SIBO profiles utilize the North American Consensus Guidelines published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. And I just began running it because it was so inexpensive. This is just theory. Reducing your intake of sulfur-containing foods, for even a small amount of time, can help your body detox from a clogged sulfur pathway. Supplementing with molybdenum, which is a mineral that helps in sulfur metabolism, can also be very helpful. And then some of these patients would have worse food intolerances all together. So one of our Instagram posts went out today. Nirala Jacobi: What do you think might be happening? Yes, it is possible to overdo exercise. Meaning they cant master what they already have at their disposal. And why? A low sulfur diet enables the overworked enzymes to play catch-up. I think for the clinician who needs that feedback, this is a great service to the field. Im trying to help patients and providers make as much sense out of this as possible. This makes up 60 to 70 percent of flat line. And I was also using another test that at the time was very inexpensive, way back then. So were seeing it. In fact, it can sometimes look like a flat line on a lactulose or glucose SIBO test. It also works to protect the stomach and lower part of your food pipe (esophagus) from stomach acid. So how do you get bismuth? If so, what is the instrument(s) used for these measurements? Bismuth is also effective at reducing symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO. indigestion. However, there are certain guidelines you need to follow in the month leading up to the test. Theyre drawing folks in for that purpose and thats whos seeking them out. Its just getting the available therapies to work takes time, thought, follow-up, personalization. And again, Im happy to update my opinion there as the data evolves. Uses. Epsom salt baths also help and occasional antimicrobial treatment has helped me. In your interview with Greg Nigh you mention you were able to get past your hydrogen sulfide issues. That would be rifaximin for the diarrhea type or rifaximin plus neomycin or metronidazole for the constipation type. We want to see if the patient, number one, did the test correctly. Small intestine aspirate and fluid culture. It comes back with the specimens. Again, Aerodiagnostics is the SIBO lab I use in my clinic. So what you could do, as we look at this whole process, is first verify that your test was done correctly. Yes, absolutely, Dr. Siebecker, thank you. Its amazing how far weve come and we have farther to go. DrAS: I think its very reasonable. And those came from Dr. Jacobis research. Which is, yes, we need to help weed out some of the things that we dont want there, but we also have to support the gut ecosystem, if you will, to encourage balance. However, that comes with salicylic acid, which can be damaging to the stomach lining. 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Long-term use of Pepto Bismol, however, is not recommended, as it contains many adjuvants as well as salicylate, which can be harsh on the gut lining. Do I take my time to do that or take the easy way out and just send the results? And what I was thrilled to learn from Gary is that as hes been sharing ithe talks to lots of clinicianshes finding its ringing true. Okay. Its just that weve been doing it and were in excess of, as I mentioned, over 34,000 tests. Did they drink it with water? When our body recognizes that we are low in sulfate, it can adapt and grow more H2S producing bacteria, since hydrogen sulfide gas and sulfite can be used to produce sulfate where its needed. This can help make the diagnosis, but it wont treat the cause. But by and large, were having a lot of success based on everything that weve discussed. 2: Laxatives, stool softeners, stool bulking agents (Ex-Lax, Colace, Metamucil, Fibercon) . Most people with hydrogen sulfide issues find that garlic, eggs, kale and other brassica vegetables like broccoli and brussel sprouts are the most problematic foods that promote their symptoms. Its by Priority One, I think. Its not a guarantee that almost anyones symptoms are being caused by the gut. Approximately 400 mcg of molybdenum, also 20 min prior to meals. Another diagnostic: while traditional SIBO typically responds well to a low FODMAP diet, those with hydrogen sulfide SIBO will likely respond better to a low sulfur diet. The studies right now with fecal transplants in IBS patients have not shown good results and can make someone worse. DrAS: Okay. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC. So thats Alinia. But these are the validations. At the end of the video theres a link that takes you exactly to those probiotics and also a screenshot of the probiotics that we recommend. And she goes, Oh, I didnt watch the full video. Its 60 seconds. But, Bismuth subsalicylate has also been shown to substantially reduce gas in the intestine caused by hydrogen sulfide. This week's podcast: Does Salt Affect Your Blood Pressure? Thats why its flat. Dr. Ruscio is your leading functional and integrative doctor specializing ingut related disorders such as SIBO, leaky gut, Celiac, IBSand inthyroid disorders such as hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. And by the way, how did I gather these symptoms? Some bismuth-containing products that may be useful includeDevrom,Thorne Pepti Guard,andBiotics HPF. The lab has to say, when were going to deliver a result to a clinician, if its flatwhether its glucose or lactulosedo I call that clinician, have that conversation? Typically, the air that is swallowed will remain in the stomach until it gradually moves through the digestive system by peristalsis. 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