SIBO nutrition counseling can be helpful
SIBO Nutrition Counseling: When It Truly Makes Sense

Are you struggling with SIBO and no longer sure what you can eat? Targeted nutrition counseling can help relieve your symptoms and make eating feel less stressful again. Learn when counseling is useful, how it works and find qualified nutritionists.

23. June 2025

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SIBO Nutrition Counseling: Find Your Nutritionist Here

Content
1. What is SIBO?
1.1 Nutrition for SIBO
1.2 SIBO Diets
2. Nutrition Counseling for SIBO
2.1 When does nutrition counseling make sense for SIBO?
2.2 What does a good nutrition counseling look like?
3. Find your nutritionist here

1. What is SIBO?

SIBO is short for “Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.” It refers to an excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine. The small intestine is a part of the digestive tract that normally contains very few microorganisms. In contrast, the large intestine is naturally heavily populated with bacteria. A microbial overgrowth in the small intestine can lead to a variety of symptoms.
Symptoms of SIBO include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, belching, a feeling of fullness, and heartburn. These symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

1.1 Nutrition for SIBO

Nutrition plays a central role in the treatment and management of SIBO. The overgrowth of bacteria is significantly influenced by the availability of nutrients in the gut. Bacteria use fiber and carbohydrates from the food we consume to produce energy for themselves. They particularly prefer FODMAPs (fermentable carbohydrates and sugar alcohols) as energy sources. FODMAPs are found in many different foods.
In addition to medical treatment aimed at reducing symptoms of SIBO, dietary changes can also be helpful.

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1.2 SIBO Diets

There are various diets that can help reduce symptoms of SIBO. These include the SIBO-specific food guide (SSFG), the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), the SIBO bi-phasic diet, and the low-FODMAP diet. You can learn more about each diet by clicking on them.

2. Nutrition Counseling for SIBO

2.1 When does nutrition counseling make sense for SIBO?

Nutrition plays a central role in the treatment of SIBO, as mentioned above. However, not every diet suits every individual. The wide range of existing SIBO diets already indicates that there is no “one size fits all” approach.
Many affected individuals try out diets on their own, avoid countless foods, and experience frustration, relapses, or even nutrient deficiencies. A qualified professional can help within the framework of nutritional therapy to ensure an adequate intake of essential nutrients without worsening symptoms, and to find a structured path out of the diet maze.

2.2 What does a good nutrition counseling look like?

  • Individual analysis of your symptoms and diet (food diary, trigger analysis, etc.)
  • Support during diet phases (elimination, reintroduction, etc.)
  • Development of a long-term, well-tolerated, and balanced diet
  • Consideration of other factors such as stress, hormones, and medications
  • Collaboration with doctors or alternative practitioners

3. Find your nutritionist here

SIBO is individual, and your diet should be too. Qualified nutrition counseling can help you rediscover the joy of eating, relieve symptoms, and find a sustainable way out of the cycle of restrictive dieting.
You can find nutritionists trained by our SIBO Academy here.

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