SIBO Complex+ Supplement

Ingredients: Hop extract (Humulus lupulus, 5% xanthohumol), rice bran, hypromellose capsule, thyme leaf extract, sage leaf extract, berberine HCL (berberis aristata), oregano extract, ginger rhizome (root), lemon balm leaf extract, olive leaf extract and stinging nettle root extract.

Allergens: None

In a healthy gut, the number of bacteria increases as you move down the intestinal tract into the gut, with low levels in the small intestine, and high levels down in the large intestine. The delicate environment can be disrupted by medication, medical investigations and gastrointestinal disease, which can change pH. Either hydrogen or methane-producing bacteria can then grow out of control in the small intestine causing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)1,2.

“SIBO can really impact someone’s quality of life. There may be benefit of specific antibiotics however long-term patients often relapse causing many patients’ SIBO symptoms to return.” says Tara Whyand, Altruvita's Nutrition Advisor

A study in 2014 determined the success rate of SIBO treatment using either the best-known antibiotic ‘rifaximin’ or herbal mixes which included herbs such as Oregano, Berberine, Ginger, Sage, Lemon Balm, Thyme and Stinging Nettle3.

The study concluded that SIBO supplement herbal therapies are at least as effective as rifaximin for resolution of SIBO. Herbs such as Oregano, Berberine, Ginger, Sage, Lemon Balm, Thyme and Stinging Nettle also appear to be as effective on SIBO symptoms as triple antibiotic therapy when rifaximin didn’t work3.

If you have SIBO symptoms you will need to reduce the amount of either hydrogen-producing or methane-producing bacteria in your small intestine. AltruVita’s expert team have formulated this SIBO supplement to reduce symptoms until you are symptom-free.

SIBO Symptoms:

• Diarrhoea or Constipation
• Nausea
• Bloating and distension
• Wind/flatulence
• Abdominal cramps
• Weight loss
• Nutrient deficiencies

We recommend that ProfBiotic Complex+ is taken after use of SIBO Complex+.

Our SIBO Complex+ is also approved by the Vegetarian Society and is suitable for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet. 

*GB Article 13.1 Botanicals ‘on hold’ Health Claims

Directions for use: Take 2 capsules a day for 1 month, or as directed.

AltruVita SIBO Complex + is not a medicine and does not replace the need to eat a varied and balanced diet or reduce the need for exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are on medication or have a medical condition, please consult your medical practitioner before taking this product. Not recommended for children under the age of 18 years. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the seal is broken or if packaging is damaged in any way.

Store under 30°C and out of direct sunlight.

Bures, J., Cyranu, J., Kohoutova, D., Forstl, M., Rejchrt, S., Kvetina, J., Vorisek, V. and Kopacova, M. (2010). Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 16(24): 2978-2990 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2890937/

Rao, S.S.C. and Bhagatwala, J. (2019). Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Clinical Features and Therapeutic Management. Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, 10(10): e00078
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/31584459/

Chedid V, Dhalla S, Clarke JO, Roland BC, Dunbar KB, Koh J, Justino E, Tomakin E, Mullin GE. Herbal therapy is equivalent to rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Glob Adv Health Med. 2014 May;3(3):16-24. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4030608/

Can the contents be put in a smoothie or on food?

Yes, but do not heat.  Consume promptly.

Is there a particular time of day to take AltruVita SIBO Complex+?

No

Is AltruVita SIBO Complex+ Vegetarian?

Yes

Is AltruVita SIBO Complex+ Vegan?

Yes

Can I take SIBO Complex+ alongside other medications?

Take a list of your medications and these herbs to your pharmacist and they can check possible drug-herb interactions.

What should I do after treatment ends?

We recommend taking AltruVita ProfBiotic Complex+ after one month of SIBO Complex+ to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.