959 - How to Tell When 'SIBO' Is Actually Candida

In today's episode, we are happy to hear from our clinic's Dr. Scott and one of his patients, Keith about his successful experience tackling gut health issues. Keith's case posed a very common conundrum that we've seen in many with gut health issues - are we dealing with bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), fungal overgrowth (candida) or potentially both? We'll walk through some of the key indications that Keith's initial SIBO diagnosis was actually a candida case, and we'll cover the best testing and treatments that led to Keith's recovery.  Need help navigating your digestive or other health conditions? Learn more about our virtual clinic: https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ 👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️The Best Natural Treatments for Candida (Science-based): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnc3ZkLuPzs ➡️Eat These 7 Foods EVERY DAY for SIFO & Candida: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIKgNtxC3Mw ➡️5 SIBO Symptoms To Watch Out For - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKxwSlf1iU ➡️The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1 And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇Read these next 👇 ➡️ What Causes Candida Overgrowth—and What Can You Do About It? https://drruscio.com/what-causes-candida/  ➡️ Low FODMAP Diet for SIBO: A Step-By-Step Guide https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet-for-sibo/  ➡️ Oil of Oregano Benefits: How This Herbal Antimicrobial Can Help Your Health https://drruscio.com/oil-of-oregano-benefits/   ➡️ Is Testing for SIBO Helpful? Maybe Not So Much https://drruscio.com/how-to-test-for-sibo/    Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:49 Keith's symptoms 05:13 SIBO diagnosis & Xifaxan response 06:33 Considering SIBO vs. candida 11:42 Low FODMAP & supplement reactions 19:33 Measuring candida risk indicators  23:23 Candida supplements & reactions 26:51 Creating a healing mindset  31:45 Candida diet efficacy 39:02 Why antimicrobials are effective 43:03 Keith's improved test results 45:30 Key takeaways   Featured Studies  📉Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24891990/ 📉Is rheumatoid arthritis a disease that starts in the intestine? A pilot study comparing an elemental diet with oral prednisolone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17308218/ 📉Comparison of the therapeutic effects of Garcin(®) and fluconazole on Candida vaginitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26512149/ 📉Effects of garlic supplementation on components of metabolic syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37481521/ 📉Effect of garlic on blood pressure: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25557383/ 📉Garlic Supplementation Reduces Circulating C-reactive Protein, Tumor Necrosis Factor, and Interleukin-6 in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30949665/ 📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine on Glycemic and Insulin-Related Traits: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37598753/ 📉The effect of berberine supplementation on lipid profile and obesity indices: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213434423000361 📉Overall and Sex-Specific Effect of Berberine for the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36941490/ 📉Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone or Combined with Statins for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31094214/   Follow Me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/   DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.