Boundless Life How Embarrassing Gas, Bloating & Constipation Happens (& How To Get Rid Of It Forever)
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Jul 21, 2018 Dr. Ken Brown, a board-certified gastroenterologist and creator of Atrantil, dives into the nitty-gritty of bloating and gut health. He explains how methane-producing bacteria contribute to discomfort and shares how stress and antibiotics can lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Discover the role of polyphenols and postbiotics in gut health, the unique effects of quebracho and horse chestnut, and practical tips for using Atrantil effectively. This insightful conversation uncovers natural solutions for IBS sufferers.
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Bloating Often Starts In The Small Intestine
- Bloating often comes from trapped gas due to bacteria in the small intestine, not from the stomach alone.
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) causes bacteria to break down food before you can, producing gas and bloating.
Athletes Improved Performance After Gut Treatment
- Dr. Brown hypothesized treating athletes' guts could improve race times and sought to run a trial, but pharmaceutical sponsors declined.
- He still plans controlled tests to see objective performance gains after gut treatment.
Stool Tests Don't Reveal Small-Intestine Overgrowth
- Stool microbiome testing won't detect bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
- Clinicians rely on breath tests and a careful history because no perfect noninvasive test exists yet.