What is dysbiosis?
Dysbiosis is an imbalance in your gut flora caused by too few beneficial bacteria and/or too many harmful bacteria, yeast, and parasites.
What causes it?
Common factors of Dysbiosis include...
- Antibiotics
- PPI's (proton pump inhibitors/antacids)
- NSAID's (nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs)
- BCP (birth control pills/hormones)
- Steroids
- Chemotherapy
- Artificial Sweeteners
- High consumption of sugars and fats
- Lack of fiber
- Alcohol
- Stress
- Other infections
Dysbiosis can result in a series of medical conditions accompanied by unideal symptoms
Dysbiosis can lead to...
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Leaky Gut
- Celiac Disease
- Vaginosis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Depression
Solving Dysbiosis
Most effective foods and supplements to treat Dysbiosis
Garlic: active against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
Grapefruit seed extract: has antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity
Glutamine: helpful for repairing the lining of the gut in dysbiosis and leaky gut
Inulin: fermentable fiber with prebiotic properties that increases growth of bacterial bacteria
Olive leaf extract: has anti-inflammatory properties and boosts immune function
Zinc: enhances barrier function of the gut
Other Sources:
Berberine: active against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus
Enteric coated peppermint oil: helpful in small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) and IBS
Psyllium husk: plant based fiber with prebiotic and stool bulking properties
Tea tree oil: has natural anti-fungal properties
Wormwood: anti-parasitic agent, but has some risks so use should be medically supervised
How long until I see results?
No one knows. The time it takes your gut to heal depends on countless factors that vary between individuals such as...
The condition(s) being treated
How damaged your microbiome is
Diet
Overall health
Supplements
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Source: THE MICROBIOME SOLUTION A RADICAL NEW WAY TO HEAL YOU INSIDE AND OUT ROBYNN CHUTKA