If you’re dealing with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), finding the right probiotic can be difficult. The truth is, most options might actually make matters worse! That’s where a soil based probiotic comes in. Unlike traditional probiotics, soil based probiotics for SIBO are specifically designed to support your gut without feeding harmful bacteria. 

In this article, we’ll explore what makes soil based probiotics for SIBO so unique and why they’re the best choice for those with SIBO. 

What Is SIBO?

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when the bacteria in your GI tract, particularly your small intestine, get out of balance and overgrow. As I always say, “too much of a good thing can be a bad thing,” and this is true when it comes to SIBO.

Too much good or bad bacterial flora in the small intestine produces gastrointestinal symptoms that interfere with your normal digestive process. These symptoms include gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Not fun! SIBO often goes undiagnosed because of the way its symptoms manifest in different people. 

Sometimes there are no physical signs whatsoever! In fact, an estimated 6-15% of healthy, asymptomatic people and roughly 80% of people with IBS are actually suffering from SIBO. (1)

SIBO risk factors include:

• Diets high in sugar, alcohol, and refined carbohydrates

• Damage to nerve or muscles in the gut resulting in slowed gut movement

• Physical blockages in the gut, such as scarring from surgeries or Crohn’s disease

• Medications that influence or disrupt the normal gut flora, such as antibiotics, acid-blocking drugs, and steroids

The SIBO, Leaky Gut, and Autoimmune Connection

Understanding SIBO is just the beginning. Its effects go beyond the small intestine. For example, they can ripple through your entire body! One of the biggest concerns is the link between SIBO, leaky gut, and autoimmune issues.

SIBO can damage your mucosal lining and lead to intestinal permeability or leaky gut. In fact, besides Candida overgrowth, SIBO is one of the main causes of leaky gut I used to see in my clinic.

Once your gut is leaky, toxins, viruses, bacteria, and food particles flood your bloodstream. As a result, this causes your immune system to send out wave after wave of inflammation. Eventually, it becomes over-stressed and begins firing less accurately.

Here’s the wild part: some of the particles sneaking into your bloodstream look like your body’s own tissues. Consequently, your immune system, trying to do its job, gets confused and starts creating antibodies to fight them off. 

The problem? Those antibodies can end up attacking your own tissues by mistake — a process known as molecular mimicry. It’s a case of mistaken identity, and your body’s the one paying the price!

How To Treat SIBO

Now that we’ve covered why SIBO can be such a tricky condition to manage, let’s dive into the solution. The good news? There’s a clear path to addressing SIBO and healing your gut. 

Treating SIBO is a 3-step approach. First, you must remove the foods that feed it. A SIBO diet eliminates sugar, alcohol, and many carbohydrates. In addition, probiotic foods with strains of lactobacillus or bifidobacterium, including kombucha and dairy products such as kefir, can add fuel to the fire.

Then, attack the bad bacteria. The type of gas your gut bacteria produce—either hydrogen or methane—determines the best antibiotic for treating SIBO. The most commonly used options are Xifaxan for hydrogen-producing bacteria and Neomycin for methane-producing bacteria.

I recommend Microb-Clear™ to anyone working to overcome SIBO. This cutting-edge blend of botanical extracts, minerals, and fatty acids creates an inhospitable environment for parasitic microorganisms. It does this while also promoting the ideal environment for beneficial probiotic bacteria.

Next, restore the beneficial bacteria with soil based probiotics for SIBO. You’ll be well on your way to healing your gut!

Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium 

The problem with many probiotics available on the market is that they simply don’t work for SIBO. To illustrate, many probiotics can actually make the problem worse.

Here’s why: Your small intestine is not meant to have much bacteria. To demonstrate, it interferes with digestion and nutrient absorption. Some bacteria are necessary for these functions. You want your bacteria levels to be just right for optimal digestion and absorption.

When bacteria are present in the small intestine, they are often of the lactobacillus or bifidobacterium species. Most probiotic supplements contain lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. So, using this type of probiotic increases the bacteria in your small intestine and adds fuel to the fire. This is what we want to avoid!

For this reason, I believe soil based probiotics for SIBO are the best option.

Soil Based Probiotics For SIBO 

Back in the day, we grew all our food and pulled it straight from the ground, eating it right there without washing it. We used to get our probiotics this way. 

In our hyper-hygienic modern lives, we are so far removed from the dirt that grows our food. Because of this, we’re missing out on some of the crucial microorganisms and probiotics that populate our soil, which used to populate our microbiomes. 

I believe this is one of the reasons digestive health issues are more common today than they once were. That’s where soil-based probiotics come in.

Soil-based probiotics for SIBO do not have lactobacillus or bifidobacterium strains, yet they still provide all the benefits of a probiotic.

A soil-based probiotic is like a seed—tough and built to survive. Thanks to their hardy endospores, they can withstand stomach acid, bile, and enzymes that usually wipe out bacteria. (2) That’s why they’re the go-to choice for people with SIBO.

Soil-based probiotics for SIBO do not add fuel to the fire like other probiotics might. If taking lactobacillus or bifidobacterium probiotics gives you more gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea, it could be a sign you have SIBO. Until your gut heals and the bacterial overgrowth is gone, it’s best to avoid those strains.

Soil-based probiotics are a great choice for SIBO because they do not colonize the small intestine or feed the bacteria already there. These probiotics stay in their protective spore state until they reach a safe environment. Once they arrive in the large intestine, they get to work supporting your gut health. 

In fact, a two-week double-blind clinical study of patients diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) demonstrated a significant reduction in symptoms when treated with a soil-based probiotic. (3)

Soil Based Probiotics for Autoimmunity

Because SIBO and autoimmunity are so closely linked, soil-based probiotics for SIBO can benefit those with autoimmune conditions as well. One specific strain of bacteria found in a soil based probiotic helps produce immunoglobulin A (IgA). 

These immunoglobulins, or antibodies, play a key role in your immune system.

Many of my autoimmune patients were low in IgA. However, when their IgA levels were optimized, I saw a positive impact on inflammatory and autoimmune markers. 

Additionally, IgA supports your gut repair pathways, helping to restore your gut lining so that toxins, microbes, and food particles are no longer able to escape via your bloodstream and trigger an immune response. (4)

Soil Based Probiotic Strains

The unique benefits of soil-based probiotics for SIBO come from the combination of organisms they contain. The three, well-studied bacterial strains found in soil-based probiotic Primal Earth are Bacillus clausi, Bacillus coagulans, and Bacillus subtilis.

1. Bacillus Clausii (B. Clausii):

• Helps modulate your immune response

• Assists in IgA synthesis

• Antibiotic-resistant for use with antibiotic treatment of SIBO

• Produces bacterin, a weapon against pathogens (5)

2. Bacillus Coagulans (B. Coagulans):

• Helps the good bacteria successfully colonize in your gut

• Potent immune stimulator

• Long history of studied use in IBS, Crohn’s, and ulcerative colitis (6)

3. Bacillus Subtilis (B. Subtilis):

• Supports gut repair by increasing IgA and butyrate

• Produces over 12 antibiotics

• Ferments Vitamin K in your gut, which is essential for growth and repair

• Has a positive impact on inflammatory and autoimmune markers

• Widely used, safe, and effective

In addition to these specialized skills, the superior seed-like structure of soil-based SIBO probiotics makes them resistant to heat, light, oxygen, and the harsh conditions of your digestive tract. In other words, Primal Earth soil based probiotic will make it through to your gut alive and ready to work! 

Members of my community with SIBO tell me they always experience better results with soil-based probiotics. Moreover, these probiotics don’t need to be kept in the fridge and travel well.

With a great soil-based probiotic such as Primal Earth, a healthy diet, and the goal of achieving optimal wellness, you can eliminate SIBO and take back your health!

The Final Word on Soil Based Probiotics for SIBO

SIBO can be a tricky condition to manage, but using the right approach can make all the difference. From recognizing symptoms to avoiding probiotics that can worsen the problem, you now have a clearer picture of how to handle SIBO effectively. 

Soil based probiotics are what you need if you have SIBO. They’re tough, resilient, and specifically designed to help heal your gut without feeding harmful bacteria. 

I’ve got you covered with Primal Earth’s soil based probiotics for SIBO. Packed with Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans, and Bacillus subtilis, they don’t just survive the harsh journey through your digestive tract—they thrive. These tiny warriors repair your gut, boost your immune system, and help you feel like yourself again.

Ready to ditch the discomfort and reclaim your health? Say goodbye to SIBO and hello to a happier gut with a soil based probiotic like Primal Earth. Your journey to feeling amazing starts now!