Can You Eat Sweets with SIBO? A Guide to Managing Sugar Intake
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According to a 2000 study by Pimentel et al., carbohydrate fermentation in the small intestine, triggered by excess bacteria, causes the gas production that leads to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) symptoms. This direct link between carbohydrates and bacterial activity means that for many, consuming sweets with SIBO can worsen symptoms.
