Category Archives: gastrointestinal microbiota

Probiotics Prevent SIBO in Proton Pump Inhibitor Users

gut inflammation

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications are one of most frequently utilised classes of medicines. Primarily used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, use of these medications has risen sharply over the past two decades. In fact, utilisation has increased by over 1300% over this time! Commonly used PPIs include omeprazole […]

Codonopsis: A Novel Herbal Approach to Hydrogen Sulphide Gas-Producing Bacteria

3D illustration of transparent and colorful protozoa or unicellular organism

  When preparing for my recent lecture at the 11th Herbal & Naturopathic International Conference – Using Herbal Medicines to Modify the Microbiota – I came across an interesting study that looked at the impact of dang shen (Codonopsis pilosula) on the gut microbiota – and specifically gastrointestinal concentrations of Desulfovibrio spp. – a key […]

Probiotics Cause SIBO and Brain Fog – Really?!

Brain fog

I’ve been meaning to critique this study for some months. With the bulk of my teaching done for the year (and my grading), I’ve finally found some time to have a good look at this study linking probiotic use and brain fog: Rao SSC, Rehman A, Yu S, et al. Brain Fogginess, Gas and Bloating: […]

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