Why Your SIBO Keeps Coming Back: The Overlooked Root Causes of Recurring SIBO & Bloating | Ep 372

It’s time to uncover what's ACTUALLY going on in your gut! Are you stuck in the cycle of treating SIBO over and over, only to have your symptoms return? Today, Erin and Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN, are revealing the most common reasons that keep people stuck in the SIBO loop, including why standard protocols and restrictive diets often miss the mark, and the deeper, more nuanced reasons SIBO recurs. You'll learn what your stool test might be trying to tell you, how stress and low stomach acid sabotage gut healing, and the critical roles bile flow, mineral status, and even meal timing play in your recovery. Whether you're dealing with persistent bloating, IBS-like symptoms, or have been told you just need “another round of antibiotics”, this conversation will help you finally move forward.In this episode:Why low stomach acid and bile flow are two of the biggest root causes of recurring SIBO Grazing all day might be sabotaging your gut's natural cleaning system (the Migrating Motor Complex)The surprising role of serotonin and mineral imbalances in gut motility and chronic constipationWhat your breath test and stool test can and can’t reveal about your gut healthWhy SIBO won't truly resolve unless you address large intestine dysbiosis, immune function, and structural issues like valve dysfunction or surgical adhesionsResources mentioned:Join Erin’s Masterclass on August 14th for just $77! How to Turn 1:1 Client Wins into a Scalable Group ProgramApplications are now open for the fall 2025 cohort of Funk’tional Nutrition Academy.FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/372-sibo Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | InstagramOrganifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS)Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)