One out of every five people in the US has IBS symptoms,
making it the most commonly diagnosed condition by doctors.
One out of five. Wow.
So guess what condition doctors don't want to see end?
Right. IBS. So few will ever tell you what REALLY
causes it or how to get rid of it.
But I will.
The most common cause of IBS is a diet consisting of foods
that require too much digestive acids to break them
down. Mental stress can also lead to an attack.
But there's also a relatively unknown factor that
contributes to IBS.
It's called SIBO.
Here's what it's all about:
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a
condition where some of the bacteria from your large
intestine invade the small intestine.
Under normal circumstances, different types of beneficial
bacteria live in your large and small intestines and they
each have different functions.
One of those functions is the processing of carbohydrates.
Most carbs are absorbed in your small intestine with little
or no gas produced. The only exception is dietary fiber.
That passes to your large intestine.
The bacteria in your large intestine break down fiber and
as they're doing that, gas is produced. It usually isn't a
problem for a well-functioning system because the bacteria
absorb most of the gas. Any excess is passed as occasional
(normal) flatulence.
However, SIBO arises when some of the fiber-eating
bacteria from your large intestine move up and invade the
small intestine. When this happens, the fiber you've eaten
begins to be broken down too soon--in your small intestine.
Since the small intestine is not equipped to handle this
and it doesn't have enough of the right bacteria to absorb
the resulting gas, that leads to the familiar IBS bloating,
gas and pain.
Normally three factors prevent SIBO from happening in a
healthy gut:
1- Acids in the small intestine kill off any invaders from
the large intestine
2- Peristalsis--the contractions that move your food
through the digestive tract prevent the bacteria in your
large intestine from "swimming upstream"
3- Bacterial competition--healthy bacteria in the small
intestine fight off bacteria from the large intestine
BUT if any of those three preventive measures is harmed
somehow, SIBO can result...and lead to IBS symptoms.
Here's an interesting fact: One common cause of SIBO is
antacids.
Antacids neutralize the acid in your small intestine and
make it unable to fight off large intestinal bacteria like
it should.
Here's the kicker: Antacids are commonly taken for IBS
symptoms, but as you now understand, they actually make the
problem WORSE.
Antibiotics are another culprit in creating SIBO.
Antibiotics destroy the protective flora in your small
intestine which makes it easier for the invaders from the
large intestine to take over.
People with IBS can feel hopeless. After all, the typical
mainstream "remedies" for IBS--laxatives, antacids, anti-
spasmodics and anti-depressants--do NOTHING to address
what's truly going on in your gut.
And as you saw above, antacids make it even worse.
What CAN help you is Super Shield probiotic formula.
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Super Shield will help restore and maintain the flora
balance in both your small and large intestines. With a
proper balance of beneficial bacteria, carbohydrates (and
all your foods) will be broken down where they're supposed
to be, without the horrible gas and bloating.
Super Shield contains Bifidobacteria Infantis 35624
(Bifantis™)--the first and only probiotic strain that has
been clinically proven to alleviate the full range of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.
Plus, the 12 other research-grade strains of beneficial
bacteria in Super Shield will help ensure that your
digestion is smooth and efficient. That means no more
constipation and diarrhea, and better nutrient absorption.
If you have IBS or just have occasional gas and bloating,
Super Shield can give you the relief you've only dreamed of
so far. See what a difference a healthy balanced
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