So one of our Instagram posts went out today. 34:42 Treatment for hydrogen sulfide SIBO. But SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) may underlie a number of digestive symptoms, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, termed loosely. SIBO is a common clinical condition characterized . more commonly linked to diarrhea than constipation. But for right now, I think weve laid out some good guidelines for people to follow. So we need sulfur. And what wed like to do is level set what we know today. What can patients and clinicians do with the resources available? The prevalence of this are going to be different. I asked Dr. Weinstock about that, and he said that approach had been very successful in his experience. Is it the air from the room? Even if you kill the overgrown bacteria and restore normal sulfur levels, if the reason sulfur dropped in the first place is due to toxicity, then identifying and, SIBO, Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. So if youre going to treat SIBO more empirically, then you consider adding these in. DrMR: Thats alarming, but not surprising. But you do need to have a lactulose breath test, not a glucose. I hate spam as much as you do. It makes my job much easier, cuts down my calls. Honestly Ive stopped using it because it became more expensive and Im not so sure about that test. It works by helping to slow the . So we cant see that gas, but the hydrogen is getting converted into hydrogen sulfide and no methane is being made (because methane also uses hydrogen). Ive said that many times before. Sulfur is critically important in the body. Irrespective of all these details, first thing, double-check that the task was done the correct way. Each tablespoon or chewable tablet contains 262 mg, and it aggressively soaks up hydrogen sulfide and pulls it out of your body (by turning the hydrogen sulfide into bismuth sulfide). Please do not apply any of this information without first speaking with your doctor. And I think he even presented a case at one of our symposiums like that, and I just never got success trying that. In This Episode Breath Testing 00:03:56 And this was not my dosing regimen. Thanks for all the great information youve provided here, Your information is safe and will never be shared. So all those things. There are also some supplement products that have bismuth in there. Dosage. Is it the air from the mouth? Or sometimes Id have patients that thought they were trying to treat their SIBO and theyd bought berberine sulfate, and theyd get worse. And he said he was finding bismuth to be successful in cases of methane. The one thing that I just might add, Dr. Siebecker, if I mayand please, Dr. Ruscio and Dr. Siebecker, correct me if you feel differentlyIve always felt strongly about either glucose or lactulose. And I really want to underscore that point. Its not going to be effective until its just as widespread as hydrogen and methane testing. Its coming. 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 it needs to be a three-hour, because its the third hour thats vital here. Different underlying hydrogen sulfide issues (SIBO, LIBO, and sulfur-sensitivity) Different diagnostics (flat line, Trio Smart, or symptoms) Different symptoms (headaches, brain fog, sulfur gas, etc), and . Alternatively, 1048 mg to 1050 mg may be given orally every hour not to exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Never did feel quite sure it really did help methane, but Ive had a couple of cases where the hydrogen sulfide was successfully treated with high-dose oregano. Green tea is well documented with research showing it reduces hydrogen sulfide gas by 30%. Do I take my time to do that or take the easy way out and just send the results? And at the end of the 60-second video, we provide a link with the specific probiotic recommendations based upon this gut-brain connection. 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. Thats what Ive seen work. Sometimes theyd be taking allicin which comes from garlic, and thats sulfur-containing. I think the closing thoughts for me are, we as a treating communitybeing a diagnostic but mostly clinician and patient togetherhave had a lot of success diagnosing and treating SIBO. Its by Priority One, I think. DrAS: I think its very reasonable. Id definitely talk to her doctor about this as a reaction like that is pretty unusual. 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. Every product is science-based, validated by real-world use, and personally vetted by Dr. Ruscio, DC. Causes include heavy metal toxicity as well as potentially glyphosate toxicityglyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. 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. Is it helping hydrogen sulfide? Currently, breath tests are the most useful diagnostic test for examining the type and amount of gas produced in the gut. Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strive to be objective, unbiased, honest and to present both sides of the argument. A great product that is recommended to test out isBiotics Mo-Zyme Forte. Pepto Bismol normally colors your tongue and stool black. Sulfur is also part of the cellular stress response, improving ATP (energy) productionso that cells can carry on normal functions even when under stress. Essentially, they can be considered the same thing. They showed improvements both symptomatically and with the lab results. And then were going to go to Dr. Siebeckers work here. And I think if we hit the mark here of helping the person listening to or reading this understand that theres not this magic bullet of hydrogen sulfide SIBO, its not here yet, and work with their doctor, work with their clinician, consider some of the process in the hierarchy that we laid out earlier, that can get them moving forward. We respect your privacy. And we do have a way to interpret hydrogen sulfide currently in breath testing. What did you specifically do? I could sit here and name 25 agents: rifaximin, and go down the line. It depends on if the prep was done right, the appropriate laboratory work was done right, the right devices. And bismuth, either alone or in combination. Great question. There are also studies of using bismuth with antibiotics of your choice, really. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is commonly known as Pepto Bismol. It's usually used as an antacid medication. Hi.My friend with severe constipation tested negative for SIBO ( breath test) but I suspect hydrogen sulfide, particularly because she reacted to her Espom salts ( Her legs swelled up). I usually use two herbs at once when Im treating SIBO. Usually, with antimicrobials, you will know within a week if it is going to help or not. However, we are, by and large, diagnosing SIBO based on the tried-and-true, time-tested, globally utilized hydrogen and methane breath testing, where we validate that from a gas perspective. If there is a deficiency of molybdenum in the body, this can further contribute to ineffective sulfur metabolism. Dr. Gurevich tends to use bismuth and Rifaximin or bismuth and herbs. Were getting a lot of those calls in the lab. And we can use technologies to augment what were currently using, as long as it works. I think that could make sense. buff.ly/3JsH0FZ. Is there increased frequency? DrMR: Okay. And this is something hes actually been talking about for many, many years and reported on for many years. Youre supposed to mix it with water and they dont. Could be mold. I wrote here on sulfur intolerance. Things that have helped me are ginger, resolor, and eliminating lots of garlic in the diet. If youve tested for SIBO and your test is negative or its a flat line, the first thing you should do is double-check that you did the test appropriately. So we need to validate a flat line first, then go to the secondary questions. It has nothing to do with flat line. It was actually starting a year ago in spring, thats when the first research studies were coming out with this new technology, and they were finding diarrhea. So this conversation is relevant to almost anyone listening. So how do you get bismuth? Measuring hydrogen sulfide to determine excess overgrowth was previously not possible until recent technological breakthroughs in breath testing. There are so many symptoms that look like other things. This is what we do. So moving on in the symptoms, Ive seen bladder irritation or interstitial cystitis. Its exciting, and hopefully therell be more useful here to come. Since a majority of the gas in the body will be H2S, this may be why a traditional breath test will show little to no hydrogen or methane and will look like a flat line. Hydrogen sulfide is a colorless and odorless gas that is produced both by our own cells, and, by bacteria in the large intestine. But Im unclear and wary as to whether we need to really make our SIBO treatment that much more complicated. Usually, SIBO is a dysbiosis in the gut. It could be so many different things. This seems contradictory if the whole issue is low sulfur levels, but again, the problem may be that the body is unable to use the sulfur it receives from food. I just started molybdenum by itself and plan to do the Epsom salts. Is it really hydrogen sulfide? Epsom salt bathsallow your body to soak up sulfate in the form of magnesium sulfate. And yes, there is some newer information, possibly some newer devices that we could augment to improve it even further. And so well have them run a one-week trial, and thats adequate to help us piece that together. The best practice for Epsom salt baths is to take a hot bath with 4 cups of Epsom salts for 7 days in a row, and then continue to take these baths a few times a week to maintain sulfate levels in the body. If so, what is the instrument(s) used for these measurements? Antibiotics are used to treat both types of the disease, but along with antibiotics, methane-dominant SIBO may require you to take fiber. So its not like youre going to do things vastly differently. But again, zooming us way out, its great that we have some of these symptoms that can help steer this process. Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Protocol update Hi guys :) I'm two weeks in to my treatment 2000mg Bismuth (Brands Combination out of Devrom, Thorne Pepti Guard and Pepto Bismol) 34mg Zinc Acetate (Brand life extension) 300 mcg molybdenum (Brand Biotics, Mo-zyme) Two pills of ADP oregano This is one theory as to why H2Sovergrowth can occur. 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. And overall they feel sicker than other SIBO patients. DrMR: Awesome. 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. And they often actually say, I feel toxic. Its really interesting. And by the way, how did I gather these symptoms? Hydrogen sulfide is a new gas being studied as a cause of SIBO Specific hydrogen sulfide test not available as of August 2019 (in development) Current Method to Detect First, test for SIBO using a breath test Second, verify the test was performed correctly: did you drink the solution, lab prep, etc. H2S plays an important role in our bodys ability to respond to foreign pathogens by regulating inflammation (which is good when we are trying to fight off disease), memory formation, cognition, energy, gut motility, and much more. And the noise level about hydrogen sulfide right now is confusing them. This is the baseline approach to healing any GI issuesactually any health issues at all. We dont answer them. And when we talked to Dr. Pimentel about it, he said what it could be is that methane is present, but its a level that is below detectable by the breath test machine in parts per million. So were missing a majority of these people. 60% of the time (Ive done 34,000 tests), its because the patient did not consume the glucose or lactulose. The videos are only 60 seconds, talking about the connection between depression and the gut, and how roughly 50% of people who either went on a low FODMAP diet or used a probiotic saw an improvement in their depression. If you use that, thats been validated. These are the types of gases that are measured on a breath test. I see people after theyve seen other doctors. 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. What do you think might be happening? This is Dr. Ruscio. Sometimes referred to as "the pink stuff," Pepto-Bismol is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is safe and effective for short-term use. Different versions of the test measure your digestion of different sugars. So frustratingits been so many years! These amino acids, of course, are also building blocks for protein, so sulfur is necessary for building proteins in general. Small intestine aspirate and fluid culture. And photophobia is not something that Ive seen, but its in the research. I have started to take berberine and it is also suggested to take Allicin along with it. So hydrogen sulfide, when its in excess, is a toxic gas, like actually literally toxic. Now, I think what that would mean is were missing some people who maybe are showing a negative and they really do have hydrogen sulfide, because theyre not showing a flat line. And then the spring again, multiple studies came out, diarrhea. And most importantly, they treat, and guess what? And second, become widely available. And so all that hydrogen is going to hydrogen sulfide. This spun out of an initial conversation that Dr. Ruscio and I had regarding the noise level around hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen sulfide SIBO. We have things we can do right now. Thats where, when many treating clinicians are requesting, Where do I go for these answers? I send them to the experts. So I went hunting. 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. Look at this. So we get a flat line hydrogen methane breath test. You can see a good list of low thiol foods to stick tohere. Its Biofilm Phase-2 Advanced. It seems like a lot of the things that can work on hydrogen sulfide can work on methanogen. In addition to colon bacteria, people with SIBO can have too much bacteria in the small intestine (where there should only be a small amount) which can ferment carbohydrates and also produce these gases. We know that hydrogen and methane breath testing for SIBO is very accurate if done correctly both by the patient, by the laboratory, and by the interpretation of that data. Unfortunately, there is not as much research on this type of overgrowth and it can be challenging to manage and treat it effectively. GS: Well, I think Ive talked quite a bit. So just for people, this is not something that Gary is just paying lip service to and not actually doing. 25 It is usually well tolerated in young healthy adults. At the same time, it has antibacterial activity that may kill off both the unfriendly bacteria and the biofilms they live in. However, as Dr. Ruscio clearly pointed out in the introduction, we need to be cautious that we dont jump from an approach that weve used in large part to actively deal with patients suffering from SIBO globally, to newer technologies that may be very exciting and new in research situations, but have not been necessarily tested, nor has the technology been validated to really lead us. Those would be separate. The study was three to seven days. My guess is the allicin didnt work for me. This can help make the diagnosis, but it won't treat the cause. I understand people not reading, people not being patient and being maybe a little bit impetuous. Then the hands and feet and fingers and toes can have tingling or numbness. Im trying to help patients and providers make as much sense out of this as possible. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC. And thats possibly where youre getting some of these hydrogen sulfides, and still have some gas. This is invaluable! So that could make sense. Background & Aims: Hydrogen sulfide is one of the main malodorous compounds in human flatus.This toxic gas also has been implicated in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis.Therefore, a treatment that reduces colonic H 2 S levels could be clinically useful in the treatment of flatus odor and of ulcerative colitis. Bismuth subsalicylate is something you've probably heard of - it usually goes by the name Pepto-Bismol! First thing we do is validate via the questions. Now, we can begin discussing treatment options. The test tells you whether your IBS was caused by food poisoning from anti-cdtb and anti-vinculin antibodies. Were calling to be sure that, one, they drank the glucose, and then were going to start asking if there are chronic postprandial symptoms. I care about answering your questions and sharing my knowledge with you. Then we do this right and we get enough of these therapies integrated in sequence together. So we have to see how this pans out. But as an example, just looking at the SIBO biofilm data that we collected, yes, we did show a measurable benefit that was statistically significantwhere the people who are treated with SIBO herbs plus antibiofilm agents had a greater reduction in hydrogen than did patients treated with SIBO herbsbut it didnt really seem to be clinically meaningful. Dr. Pimentel has been doing a ton of research on mapping the microbiome of the small intestine, so now we know for the first time exactly which particular . so that cells can carry on normal functions even when under stress. So its truly toxic. Its just talk. Theyre finding it in the colon and theres more work. . ), Rare: gas smells like sulfur (or rotten eggs), Remember other healthy gut foundational practices like diet & probiotics, You may not need to overly specialize on hydrogen sulfide treatment, Bismuth with other SIBO treatments (herbs, antibiotics), Antibiotics with -mycin (ex: Clindamycin, but does have C. diff risk Dr Siebecker prefers herbals), Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the. What were looking for is zero or close to zero. And Dr. Ruscio, if I could jump in on a few things. I also have H2S. Also at the same time guarding against not getting pulled into a gutter of therapies that have no relevance to your gut, and maybe even spinning your wheels. So when a patient presents and they have these chronic postprandial symptoms (as that definition is), then we know to test. This article contains scientific references. In fact, it can sometimes look like a flat line on a lactulose or glucose SIBO test. DrAS: Yeah. And so I asked what Dr. Pimentel and Dr. Weinstock were doing. The herb Sparga also helps the body to break down sulphur. Studies show that a large percentage of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is actually Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi everyone. So we think were still dealing with a SIBO patient, but we have a flat line hydrogen methane test. Ive seen so many various prep guidelines out there. Because youd think an Epsom salt bath would help pain and things like body pain. Bacteria found in your mouth and gastrointestinal tract produce hydrogen sulfide from decomposing materials that contain vegetable or animal proteins. Guests Dr. Allison Siebecker, Gary Stapleton, and I discuss the testing methods available to assess and validate your likelihood of hydrogen sulfide SIBO, and their experiences in the clinic and in the lab, respectively. Its amazing how far weve come and we have farther to go. And then we have the herbs that we separate out. This can help patients and practitioners better identify the problem, but there's likely no need for a special set of treatments for this specific SIBO type. Their patient populations are so different. So this really confused both of us. The movement of these gases does not cause us any pain or discomfort, and will eventually be released in small amounts. And there are different treatments for hydrogen sulfide. Outdoors, H2S is naturally present in crude petroleum, natural gas, volcanic gases, and hot springs. 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. GS: Can I just ask a question? Symptoms of hydrogen sulfide SIBO are similar to those of regular SIBO, except that they also are more commonly linked to diarrhea than constipation. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Greg Nigh a Naturopathic doctor fromPsoriasiswho was able to clearly explain this process, as well as provide some insight as to why he believes that sulfur metabolism plays a role in H2S SIBO. Lets use the flat line. Bismuth subsalicylate- 'Pepto-bismol', follow label dosing, short term use Possible side effects: constipation, blackened stools and/or tongue, Tinnitus Imodium, follow label dosing Avoid/careful with fats (ex. Pepto-Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach. And I would often use berberine and oregano, so you could increase that dose and just presumptively do that. If this isnt working very efficiently, there may be too much unusable sulfur (leading to sensitivities) and not enough usable sulfur (at the same time leading to deficiencies). For a while there, I couldnt tell, is it helping methane? DrAS: Yes, its siboinfo.com and its a free educational website. But yeah, that could make sense. The hydrogen breath test is a simple medical test that measures hydrogen gas levels (H02) in the breath you exhale. 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. But they have bismuth in there. By the way, one other theory could be that when hydrogen sulfide is in the large intestine, it causes constipation. Yes. And again, Im happy to update my opinion there as the data evolves. In people with SIBO, there is usually an overproduction of certain types of gases like hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide in the small intestine. But whats interesting about SIBOand many a gut conditionis were now understanding that imbalances in the gut can also manifest extra-intestinally. They have impeccable organization, customer service, test quality, and support. Allison, will you remind people of your website, in case people wanted to hear more from you? Its most important, of course, to find the root cause. The other thing thatat least for right now until we have better dataI just want to again remind the audience of is, a good gut-focused or SIBO-focused clinician should be able to help you navigate this. One interesting diagnostic approach, aside from a flat line in regular SIBO testing, is Pepto Bismol. And particularly for hydrogen in the third hour, thats sort of the keynote: we should see the hydrogen rising because theres bacteria in the large intestine. Ive seen them all work and Ive seen them all fail. GS: Sure, thank you. 3 Genova's SIBO profiles utilize the North American Consensus Guidelines published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. And this is really disheartening, because then these patients end up getting treated and treated and treated and treated, never to really feel much different or see their labs changed, because they were treating a false positive all the while. Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO Treatment. gas. In particular fatigue, brain fog, and gas associated with this type of overgrowth can be very frustrating to deal with. Thats when we start to really see the notable level of improvement, where now someone is 70, 80, 90 percent improved. 2. So were seeing this really play out. 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. And when that happens, then we can really talk. Lets go to some closing thoughts. So it could be that theres methane present at the same time, and methane is usually more dominant than hydrogen sulfide. GS: So first of all, what Dr. Siebecker was saying I absolutely align with too, and everything you just mentioned. In the case of hydrogen sulfide dominance however do you think this would be a bad option. Ultimately Hydrogen SIBO will be treated by a GI with Rifaximin. I can go on. Use until diarrhea stops but not longer than 2 days. Although if Im remembering some of the details correctly, you oftentimes see an overlap between being traditional SIBO-positive and hydrogen-sulfide-SIBO-positive. Mike. Symptoms usually include bloating primarily, sometimes belching and reflux, and sometimes constipation and/or diarrhea. a feeling of fullness. So what does it really mean? I tested positive. Could be parasites. If you are experiencing the symptoms associated with hydrogen sulfide overgrowth, there are a few things you can consider and do to help your body. Ive asked my GI doctor about prescribing resolor (procalopride) without seeing my in an appointment because our insurance isnt the greatest. Yes, I'm ready for the next steps And Get These Exclusive Bonus Items . Even if you kill the overgrown bacteria and restore normal sulfur levels, if the reason sulfur dropped in the first place is due to toxicity, then identifying and eliminating the toxin(s) is in order. Bismuth is also effective at reducing symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO. Lemongrass oil has been shown to exhibit an antimicrobial effect on sulfur-reducing bacteria through its active ingredient, citral, inseveral studies. However, clinicians must warn travelers about blackening of the stool or tongue when taking this drug. Its not a study. Bismuth is one that comes up. In this article, we will walk you through the basics of intestinal gas, what hydrogen sulfide SIBO is, as well as different strategies you can use to find relief. For glucoseand Dr. Goldenberg sent me great points, updated points, regarding thisby the Rome working group in 2009 showed a 71.7% accuracy, but more importantly, more newer work like Sellin is showing that 8 out of 25 patients with chronic diarrhea showed rapid transit, and theyre finding glucose absorbed distally. Serving the San Francisco bay area and distance patients via phone and Skype. And we can get into the treatment differences in a second. In this study the ability of bismuth subsalicylate, a compound that binds H 2 S . These large research centers are doing extraordinarily good work. trio-smart is the only three-gas breath test that measures all of the primary fermented gases produced in your gut: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide. A couple of things with this. 2: Laxatives, stool softeners, stool bulking agents (Ex-Lax, Colace, Metamucil, Fibercon) . We want to see if the patient, number one, did the test correctly. I know theres a preference. One tab of Pepto bismol 20min before meals. Dysbiosis just means an imbalanced bacterial flora and SIBO means small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Pepto-Bismol is bismuth. The studies right now with fecal transplants in IBS patients have not shown good results and can make someone worse. Nirala Jacobi: Its a hydrogen sulfide. SIBO, Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine that typically produces an excess of either hydrogen or methane gas, or both. So thats always the kind of thing thats going to happen. This is currently the gold standard test for bacterial overgrowth. 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. The large intestine, way more than 10 to the 5. Sorry to hear she is having trouble with the baths. Theres actually some research with the GOS prebiotic Bimuno. In particular, you want to reduce your intake of sulfur-containing foods to help your bodys sulfur metabolism and detoxification pathways. And I appreciate that both Dr. Ruscio and Dr. Siebecker are participating in this conversation. EXCESS HYDROGEN SULFIDE . So those are my clinical symptoms Ive gathered over time and I just share them. 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. Its not a guarantee that almost anyones symptoms are being caused by the gut. Its important to remember that taking Pepto Bismol for extended periods is not advised. Thanks for that. And if thats really helpful, then we can continue forward with that. And the reason why is because were not yet testing for hydrogen sulfide. A low sulfur diet enables the overworked enzymes to play catch-up. Pepto-Bismol has been around for more than 100 years. And guess what the number one reason is for a flat line test? Approximately 11% of people worldwide suffer from IBS, a. The linked study was conducted using 4 cups of Epsom salts in a bath, and soaking for 20 minutes every night for a week. This can also be used as a simple diagnostic tool to determine whether H2S is playing a role in your symptoms. Guess what? So its new. 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