Fructose Intolerance and The Underdiagnosed Connection Mistaken for IBS Introduction: Fructose intolerance is a condition characterized by the inability to properly digest fructose, a natural sugar found in many fruits, vegetables, and sweeteners. It is known to cause...
Welcome to this blog post, aimed at providing helpful information. With over 34 years of experience in treating patients, I have found that 75% of the cases I encounter, both in my office and around the world, are related to gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Among these,...
This is a simplistic explanation of the downstream effects of being on a PPI (stomach acid blocker) or having low stomach acid (HCl) B1, B12, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and sodium chloride (salt) are needed to make HCl. Stomach acid is needed to break down protein...
This post is going to be merely an overview of mast cell activation and its relevance to IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis, and H. pylori. It’s designed to give the reader information that may have not been shared before as well as hope that there is still can be a...
Are you experiencing chronic digestive issues like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or constipation? Have you been diagnosed with small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or suspect that you may have this condition? If so, it’s time to see Dr....
Regarding the use of Lactobacillus gasseri and other Lactobacillus species for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection. I present some pertinent data for your review. Helicobacter pylori is a common gastric pathogen with infection resulting in acute...