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In SIBO, bacteria that are normally found in the colon (where fermentation is supposed to happen) start living in the small intestine, where they shouldn’t be. When you eat foods that contain fermentable carbohydrates—like sugar, starches, or fibers—those bacteria start to ferment them too early, in the small intestine.
Foods That Feed Fermentation Most:
• Simple sugars (e.g. glucose, fructose, lactose)
• High FODMAP foods (fermentable carbs like onions, garlic, beans, apples, wheat)
• Sugar alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol)
• Even some starches (like pasta, bread, potatoes—especially when reheated or eaten cold) Yes, sugar fermentation is at the heart of SIBO symptoms. The misplaced bacteria digest carbs too early, creating gas and toxins in the small intestine, where they’re not supposed to be, leading to all those painful, bloating symptoms. This is why diet (like low FODMAP or SIBO-specific carb diets) can help manage symptoms—but diet alone usually doesn’t fix the overgrowth.
2025-06-17 05:12:52