Low FODMAP vs. Low Fermentation for SIBO Can Either Diet Prevent Relapse

If a SIBO diet makes your symptoms disappear, does that mean the SIBO is gone?

In this episode, Alyssa breaks down the role of low FODMAP and low fermentation diets in SIBO care, and why symptom relief, bacterial eradication, and relapse prevention aren't necessarily the same thing.

She also explores how motility, constipation, post-infectious changes, and other underlying contributors can influence recurrence, and why the goal isn't to stay as restricted as possible forever. 

Resources Mentioned:

1. Click to listen to learn why staying on a restrictive SIBO diet long-term may not always support gut resilience. 
2. Download the FREE Methane SIBO Diet Plan: A practical plan combining low FODMAP principles with modifications for methane-related symptoms and food tolerances. 
3. Click to listen to SIBO Root Contributors & Relapse Prevention episode: A deeper look at what can drive recurring SIBO and why addressing the overgrowth is only part of long-term care. 
4. Download the FREE Veggie Mash Guide: A practical way to add small portions of multiple vegetables to increase plant variety without an overwhelming fermentable load. 
5. If you've been stuck on a Low FODMAP diet and aren't sure what comes next, this free masterclass walks you through the five-step framework we use to help clients move beyond symptom management, rebuild food tolerance, and create a healthier, more resilient gut. 
6. Still relying on a highly restricted diet to keep symptoms under control? Book a 1:1 Strategy Call and we’ll look at your symptom history, what you’ve already tried, and whether working together makes sense, along with what that would look like. 
7. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
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