In this video, Dr. Berg talks about SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. SIBO is when the microbes are growing in the small intestine and sometimes can go up into the stomach. The stomach should be very acidic to kill off those microbes. The deeper root cause of SIBO is low hydrochloric acid. He also talks about the cause of this low hydrochloric acid. | Dr. Eric Berg

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an abnormal increase in gut bacteria in the small intestine. This overgrowth of bacteria can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Affected individuals may also experience a loss of appetite, leading to unintentional weight loss and malnutrition. Research suggests that hydrogen-producing bacteria are more commonly associated with diarrhea, while methane-producing ones tend to