Is your child a picky eater?

Is your child a picky eater?

Digestion, Microbiome and Gut health

Is your child a picky eater

Many parents have trouble understanding and coping with their children’s picky eating habits. Children who are picky eaters have a strong sense of independence and self-determination.

What is picky eating?

Picky eating refers to a pattern of behavior in which a person is selective or picky about the foods they will eat, often eating only a narrow range of familiar and preferred foods and avoiding or rejecting new or different foods. It can be a normal part of childhood development, but in some cases, it can become persistent and problematic, leading to a limited and inadequate diet and potentially to nutritional deficiencies or other health problems.

What is the connection between picky eating and autism?

Picky eating is commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies have found that children with autism are more likely to have particular eating habits, which can cause nutritional deficiencies and other health problems. The reasons for the higher incidence of picky eating among individuals with autism are not well understood, but it is thought to be related to sensory sensitivities, difficulties with transitions and change, and an overall preference for routine and structure in their environment, including in their diet.
It’s important to note that while picky eating is common in individuals with autism, not all individuals with autism have picky eating habits, and not all individuals with picky eating habits have autism. If a child is having difficulty with feeding or nutrition, it’s recommended to seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

Is there any relation between picky eating and neurotransmitters?

Some evidence suggests that picky eating may be related to neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. Neurotransmitters regulate mood, appetite, and other bodily functions.
For example, low serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood and appetite, have been associated with increased food cravings, impulsivity, and compulsive behaviors, which can contribute to picky eating. Similarly, low levels of dopamine, which is involved in motivation and reward, have been linked to decreased interest in food and reduced pleasure in eating.
However, while there is a relationship between neurotransmitter imbalances and picky eating, it is complex and not fully understood.

How to balance neurotransmitter levels in the brain?

There are several ways to balance neurotransmitter levels in the brain:
1. Diet: Consuming a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats can help support neurotransmitter balance.
2. Exercise: Regular physical activity has been shown to increase the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin, which can help improve mood and reduce stress.
3. Stress management: Chronic stress can disrupt neurotransmitter balance. Practicing stress-reducing activities such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing can help.
4. Sleep: Getting enough sleep is important for maintaining neurotransmitter balance. Poor sleep can disrupt neurotransmitter levels, while adequate sleep can help support neurotransmitter function.
5. Supplements: Some people may benefit from natural supplements like amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that support neurotransmitter production and function. However, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen.

So neurotransmitter synthesis can affect the eating habits of a child. If you experience that your child is a picky eater, you should test his methylation and microbiome state to rule out methylation dysfunction and probable pathogens from the gut that can affect neurotransmitter synthesis.

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Soil based probiotics

Soil based probiotics

Digestion, Microbiome and Gut health

Soil-based probiotics with collagen

For optimal digestion and proper absorption of nutrients, it is a very important step is to restore good bacteria in the gut.

It is advisable to take a probiotic only after the antibiotic and only that ones which lack was detected in the Intestinal microbiome test. If you are taking unproper probiotic preparation you’re not actually doing anything, in fact you can even do something wrong to yourself because excessive growth of good bacteria can also result in SIBO !!!!

Usually lactobacillus or bifidobacterium spsieces can multiply in the small inetstine. The small intestine is not meant for bacteria to rest in it. Since the most probiotic preparations contain lactobacillus or bifidobacteria, so if you have SIBO, using this type of probiotic will increase the bacteria in your small intestine thus just oil thrown into the fire. This is why it is very important to know the composition of your intestinal flora.

To reduce SIBO symptoms, regardless of the condition of the intestinal flora only soil-based probiotics are recommended. These are innovative bacterial strains which effectively produce highly bioavailable antioxidants and riboflavin at the site of absorption.

Riboflavin is healthy an essential nutrient for the maintenance of the digestive system. Soil-based probiotics they do not aggravate the symptoms because they do not colonize or feed bacteria that could enter and colonize in the small intestine. Soil based probiotics are not colonizing in the small intestine, but they begin to multiply in the colon.

Resources

Main resources

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4311309/

Butyric acid

Butyric acid

Autism and Genes, Digestion, Health, Histamine intolerance and MCAS, Microbiome and Gut health

Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid believed in providing optimal benefit to the gastrointestinal tract. It is highly produced in the gut by bacterial fermentation of undigested carbohydrates such as dietary fiber.Butyric acid has been scientifically shown to support and promote the health of the GI tract and microbiome.

 

 

Butyrate is an essential source of energy for the intestinal epithelium. It plays a crucial role in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells, protecting immune function and mucous membranes. Butyrate has antitumor activity and antimicrobial effect against the most enteric pathogens, thereby significantly improving the composition of gut microflora.

Indigestible carbohydrates (prebiotics) increase colonic butyrate concentration, which is thought to be responsible for its beneficial effects. In inflammation caused by oxidative stress, damage to the integrity of cell-cell connections and an increase in cell permeability may occur, depending on the extent and duration of the oxidative effect.
The therapeutic value of the protective n-butyrate improves the intestinal epithelium’s barrier function, maintains a healthy intestinal flora, and promotes the regeneration of intestinal epithelial cells.

Butyric acid treatment

Decrease in cell layer resistance induced by acute oxidative stress after low-dose butyrate treatment decreased, indicating that the role of a mechanical barrier is strengthened. Based on experimental results, the composition of the intestinal flora has become favorable.
The number of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and the amount of L-lactic acid they produce in the small intestine also increased. Butyrate affects the coliform bacteria; it can also be used effectively to prevent and overcome the development of infectious conditions in the intestinal tract.

Butyrate controls pathogenic bacteria through regulating intestinal oxygen availability. Several studies have reported another important mechanism where butyrate can indirectly control pathogenic bacterial overgrowth, i.e. contributing to intestinal oxygen availability 

Specific benefits of Butyrate for the gut:

Maintenance of normal intestinal bacteria
Increased absorption of macronutrients
It is an essential element of intestinal homeostasis
Improves tight junctions in leaky gut
Improves the mucus layers of the gut
Helps gut cells to kill pathogens
Keeps the oxygen levels in the colon low
Regeneration of the intestinal mucosa
Reduces the incidence of IBS symptoms
Intestinal pain after antibiotic treatment

But Butyrate has shown benefits for the whole body

Supports mast cells and modulates histamine
Supports the immune system by lowering inflammation and helping reduce autoimmunity
May improve skin issues
May help with allergies and asthma
Can protect against alcohol-induced leaky gut and inflammation
It is considered cancer protective has shown anticancer effect
In mice, studies showed improvement in insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial density, and satiety after eating
In mice, research showed it helped the brain recover from strokes
Support weight loss with increasing Bacteroidetes in the gut. – Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes are two major groups in the gut. Having more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes is associated with weight gain and obesity.

How it works:

4 levels of leaky gut:

Loosening of the tight junctions in the gut lining – allows food and other things to pass through to the bloodstream
Loss of mucus layer in the gut
Low good bacteria species
Loss of ability to kill pathogens in the gut

Butyrate’s effect on leaky gut:

Improves the tight junctions in the gut lining
Supports healing mucus layers in the gut
Increases good bacteria in the gut
Supports cells to kill pathogens in the gut
Butyrate supports the gut at the cellular level.

Studies have shown that people who have the following conditions tend to be low in butyrate:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS-C (constipation-dominant)
IBS-D (diarrhea-dominant)
Type 1 diabetes
Obesity
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Parkinson’s DiseaseHo
Children with allergies

How do you know whether or not you have healthy butyrate levels?

Find out the signs of low butyrate!
To have good butyrate levels, you need to know if you have the suitable microbiome species in your gut and if you need to eat enough fibers or to be fermented, and during this process, butyrate will be produced. Your butyrate levels wcorrectecrease if you don’t have the right species of bacteria or enough prebiotics in your diet.

How do you fix your butyrate levels?

You need to have butyrate-producing bacteria, but unfortunately, only one of these bacteria is available commercially – Lactobacillus rhamnosus.
So, unfortunately, there is no good recommendation to increase your butyrate levels, so you need to focus on fiber and prebiotics.

What to do, then?

You have to eat a variety of vegetables.
Increase your intake of resistant starch, but if you don’t tolerate fiber and starch, it can be a problem and leads to a vicious circle.

The only thing you can do is choose the correct type of butyrate supplement.

When choosing, you need to consider the…:

  • type of butyrate is very fragile; butyrate needs to bond with salt that stabilizes it. But research shows that tributyrin is more potent and doesn’t require digestion to break apart the chemical bonds.
    Plus, some research suggests tributyrin is safer for human consumption than butyrate salts.
  • the butyrate delivery: Butyrate will be broken down in the stomach and won’t reach the gut. To avoid this, you need to choose liposomal or so-called enteric delivery. Unfortunately, the liposomal butyrate is very smelly
  • purity (without additives)
  • easy to use
Resources

    DGL Licorice

    DGL Licorice

    Digestion, Microbiome and Gut health

    DGL Licorice

     

     

    There is no person who has not suffered from stomach upset at least once in their life.

    There can be various symptoms of this through acid overload to stomach pain and acid regurgitation.

    These can cause, of course, various acute and chronic diseases, all of which are: gastritis, gastric ulcer, and so on.

    Gastric complaints are often caused by an imbalance between the acidity of the stomach and its ability to protect the stomach from the irritating effects of the acids. The presence of some harmful bacteria can also cause stomach upsets. The stomach, which is produced by millions of cells on the stomach wall and is called a mucin, is responsible for protecting the stomach.

    Synthetic drugs usually neutralize acid, but the body needs it to digest food. The relief of pain caused by acid overload or stomach ulcers is achieved by taking medications that involve the stomach and gut mucosa, which also prevents digestion. These drugs eliminate the symptoms in the short term, but have harmful effects in the long run.

    What is DGL – Licorice Root Extract?

    DGL is a de-glycyrrhizinic licorice root, which means that the harmful glycyrrhizin has been removed from it. DGL thus provides a natural, unique and effective solution to stomach problems.

    A study in 16 patients with severe stomach problems showed that taking 360 mg DGL 3 times a day (with 3 main meals) reduced symptoms by an average of 78%.

    However, another study showed that DGL – Licorice Root Extract 760 mg, also 3 times a day, had the same effect as the medicines used for the same purpose (cimetidine), but without the side effects.

    Licorice root, which is considered one of the world’s oldest herbal remedies, comes from the root of the licorice plant. Licorice grows in parts of Europe and Asia. The chemicals in licorice are thought to decrease swelling, decrease cough, and increase the chemicals in our body that heal ulcers.

    Properties and effects of DGL licorice:

    • The flavonoids in the composition help stop excessive acid production
    • It increases blood circulation at the level of stomach-producing cells in the stomach wall
    • It increases the production of gastric mucus, which protects the stomach wall
    • It promotes the growth of new mucosal cells
    • DGL is de-glycyrrhizinated to avoid side effects

    How does licorice work?

    The success of this is not only due to the fact that it does not completely inhibit the production of acid in the stomach, but stimulates mucin production and the formation of mucin-producing cells by stimulating blood circulation at the level of the stomach wall.

    The only problem to long-term use is glycyrrhizin, which can increase blood pressure and water retention. However, if this ingredient is removed, this undesirable side effect will also disappear.

    Resources
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      Digestive enzymes

      Digestive enzymes

      Autism and Genes, Digestion, Microbiome and Gut health

      Naturally occurring digestive enzymes break down food and aid digestion.

       

      During digestion the nutrients found in food are broken down to give your body energy, help to perform vital functions.

      If you have enzyme insuffiency your body cannot break down food properly, undigested food begins to ferment in the intestines which causes bloating and other abdominal complaints.

      Digestion

      Digestion begins in the mouth, your saliva starts breaking down food right away into a form that can be absorbed by the body. Your stomach, small intestine and pancreas all make digestive enzymes as well.

      The pancreas produces the most important digestive enzymes, which are those that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

      The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include:

      Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates)
      Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats)
      Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)
      Some other common enzymes are made in the small intestine, including: Lactase (breaks down lactose), Sucrase (breaks down sucrose)

      Symptoms of Digestive Enzyme Insufficiency

      Digestive enzyme insufficiency can lead to malnutrition or gastrointestinal irritation. Common symptoms include:

      • Belly pain or cramps
      • Bloating
      • Diarrhea
      • Gas
      • Oily stools (bowel movements)
      • Unexplained weight loss
      • Constipation
      Berberine for diarrhea

      Berberine for diarrhea

      Digestion, Health, Microbiome and Gut health, Natural Remedies

      berberine

      Studies have confirmed that the bacteriostatic effect of BERBERINE plays a role in improving SIBO symptoms; berberine lowers blood sugar, reduces blood fat, and improves arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk and preventing cancer.

       

       

       

      Berberine optimizes blood sugar, plays a role in reducing blood fat, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, and last but not least, relieves diarrheal symptoms due to its bacteriostatic effect and can be used effectively with SIBO.

      Berberine, the herbal agent for diarrhea

      Berberin is a herbal agent for diarrhea, but you should be careful because, like antibiotics, Berberine kills good bacteria as well.

       

      Physiological effects of berberine 

      • Insulin resistance often develops as a result of intestinal problems. Berberin’s blood sugar optimizing effect prevents the development of insulin resistance and reverses existing insulin resistance, and promotes weight loss
      • It inhibits the growth of pathogens that cause diarrhea, thereby relieving the symptoms of diarrhea. It can be a great help in case of intestinal inflammation problems, even in SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) This natural herbal active ingredient, an alkaloid, can effectively control blood sugar levels – even insulin resistance. Studies have confirmed that the bacteriostatic effect of berberine plays a role in lowering blood sugar, reducing blood fat, improving arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk, and preventing cancer. Of these, the effectiveness of reducing blood sugar and blood lipids has been clinically proven by Chinese researchers.
      • Berberin also can effectively reduce the risk of cancer.
      • Research shows that it has a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels by activating the enzyme protein kinase (AMPK), which regulates the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, and increases the response to the insulin produced by the pancreas

      Other physiological effects

      • Accelerate wound healing
      • Weight loss
      • Mild sedation
      • Kidney protection
      • Protection against harmful radiation
      • Muscle relaxation 
      • Antihypertensive effect
      • Supports cardiovascular function
      • Prevention of gastric ulcer
      • It has an antioxidant effect and lowers cholesterol It has an anti-inflammatory effect and a fungicidal effect It is also effective in preventing or alleviating diarrhea. Berberine is able to fight pathogenic microorganisms and inhibit various bacteria, such as dysentery bacteria
      Resources

      • Studies on the effect of Berberine

        SIBO/IBS

        https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26400188/
        https://the-unwinder.com/reviews/berberine-for-sibo/

        Weigt loss

        https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220303292

        Diabetes Type 2

        https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/potential-benefits-berberine-type-2-diabetes/
        https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/potential-benefits-berberine-type-2-diabetes/

        Cholesterol

        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871262/
        https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15926873/
        https://www.verywellhealth.com/berberine-lowers-cholesterol-698106
        https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-021-05028-8

        PCOS

        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7028834/
        https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6261244/
        https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2019/7918631/
        https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01138930

      Gut Microbiome test

      Gut Microbiome test

      Autism and Genes, Digestion, Health, Microbiome and Gut health

      A gut microbiome test is needed if any kind of abdominal, neurological, or skin complaint is present. It gives relevant information on gut health.

       

       

       

      Research shows that your gastrointestinal (GI) system state (or your “gut”) influences your overall health.

      While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, could point to imbalances in the gut, these exact connections can only be understood through testing.

      This is where microbiome testing could potentially play a role.

      A gut microbiome test is a new diagnostic way to get a picture of your overall health.

      Microbiome testing measures the amount and types of microbes in your gut, such as bacteria and viruses, via a stool sample. While such tests may be conducted in a doctor’s office, there are at-home tests too when you have to complete the microbiome testing kits on your own.

      A gut microbiome refers to the microbes that exist in your digestive system. The intestines, stomach, colon, and esophagus are all important members of your GI tract, and they all contain microbes that affect the digestion process.

      Composition of the gut microbiome

      You probably know that billions of microorganisms live in our bodies, mostly located in the gastrointestinal tract.  The human genome consists of about 23,000 genes, whereas our microbiome encodes over 3 million genes that produce thousands of metabolites. This means that in the human body there is a superorganism that plays an important role.

      Everyone has a unique microbiota like a personal fingerprint and this means that gut microbiota composition is mostly unique to each individual, like an individual identity card.

      Current evidence points mostly towards that humans live in a sterile environment in the womb and infants only start being colonized by microbes when going through the vaginal passage, or during skin contact with parents or the medical team. The human microbiota is established in this phase and starts as a dynamic ecosystem that stabilizes during the first 2–3 years.

       

      Composition is influenced by:

      • Feeding methods (breast milk, artificial milk, and introduction of solid food);
      • Medication (antibiotics, acid suppressants, drugs);
      • Dietary habits; environment and lifestyle; and weight gain.
      • Genetics factors;
      • Anatomical parts of the intestinal tract (e.g. the large intestine has a higher microbial diversity compared with the small intestine);
      • Gestational age (preterm or full-term birth); delivery mode (vaginal delivery or C-section); and aging.
        The microbiomes have many essential functions in the body: from helping digestion and producing vitamins to supporting the development of the immune system and preventing infections.
      • Impressively there are also interactions between gut microbes and the brain which means we may be able to support mental health by changing the gut microbiome.
      • The microbiome functions as an extra organ, that uses nutrients from ingested foods to produce a large number of compounds, including vitamins, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and essential amino acids. The gut microbiome, through metabolite production and fermentation, helps the intestine to maintain its equilibrium. When a balanced interaction between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the resident microbiota is disrupted, intestinal and extra-intestinal diseases may develop.
      When there’s an imbalance of gut microbes, various health effects may occur as a result. Common symptoms of gut disruptions may include bloating, stool changes, and heartburn,diarrhea,mood swings,skin disorders such as eczema,POD ( peioralis dermatitis)and rashes on any part of the body, SIBO, inflammation, insuline resistance…and so on.

      Furthermore
      Your gut health affects your brain through neurotransmitters (serotonin contributes to feelings of happiness, gaba – gamma- aminobutyric reduces anxiety ) and these neurotransmitters are produced by gut cells and gut microbes.

      Why test your microbiome?

      The primary purpose of this type of stool testing is to analyze microbes and potential imbalances in your GI system. This kind of stool sample analysis can provide clues to potential inflammatory conditions or autoimmune diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Celiac disease.
      By testing your gut microbiome, you can learn more about the functions of your gut microbiome and check that it is helping to keep you healthy and not contributing to making you sick. Using a metagenomic gut microbiome test, you will learn your potential to break down nutrients and discover the potential of your gut microbiome to break down macronutrients such as fiber, protein, simple sugars, and fats.
      obtain a comprehensive list of the microbial species present
      Whether it’s a well-known species or newly discovered, you will get a full list of the different bacteria and archaea present in your gut.

      Receive tailored guidance from a Microbiome Coach

      If the detailed information about the result of your microbiome test is not enough for you, it is possible to ask for help from a Microbiome coach who helps in evaluating your test result. Gain a deeper understanding of your Insight™ report and discuss your personalized shopping list of food suggestions with a qualified health professional.

      Resources
      • [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28743984/
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      Foods in SIBO

      Foods in SIBO

      Digestion, Health, Microbiome and Gut health, SIBO

      In the next “Foods in SIBO” list, you can find all kinds of food you can eat if you are struggling with SIBO, but you can also use this list if you have abdominal discomfort or IBS.

      If you have SIBO, avoiding carbohydrates from your diet is essential. SCD, LFD, GAPS, and FODMAP diets and their variants are the most popular diets recommended to people struggling with SIBO.

      All these diets are based on low carbohydrate intake because this feeds pathogens.

      The only carbohydrate that bacteria do not eat much of is insoluble fiber. Below you can find most of the food consumed if you have SIBO.

      “Foods in SIBO” list

      If you have SIBO, you should avoid any carbohydrates. In the “Foods in SIBO” list, you can find all the food that can be consumed

      Quality Protein Sources

      • Bone soup
      • Eggs (quail eggs only)
      • Pumpkin seed
      • Organic grass-fed lamb
      • Organic pasture poultry (chicken, duck, turkey)
      • Hydrolyzed bovine collagen
      • Vegan protein: rice, hemp, pea, etc.

      Healthy Fats

      • Coconut, coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut + butter / semolina / milk / yogurt / cream
      • Ghee (if you tolerate)
      • Grape seed oil
      • Olive oil
      • Flaxseed oil

      Alternatives for diary products

      • Coconut milk, yogurt, cream
      • Oat milk
      • Rice milk
      sibo food coconut

      Bio, Non-Starch Vegetable

      • Sprouts (including broccoli, radishes and sunflower sprouts)
      • Artichoke
      • Asparagus
      • Bean sprouts
      • Broccoli
      • Brussels sprouts
      • Cabbage
      • Cauliflower
      • Celery
      • Cucumber
      • Fennel
      • Onions
      • Green onions
      • Turnips
      • Herbs (parsley, coriander, basil, rosemary, thyme, dill, lemongrass, etc.)
      • Kohlrabi
      • Leek
      • Salad (baby salad, iceberg lettuce)
      • Peppers (green, red, yellow, orange jalapeno)
      • Radish
      • Rhubarb
      • Onions
      • Swiss chard
      • Watercress
      • Zucchini

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      Delicious spices

      • Anise
      • Basil
      • Bay leaf
      • Cocoa beans
      • Cayenne
      • Coriander / coriander
      • Cinnamon
      • Clove
      • Cumin
      • Dill
      • Ginger
      • Ground black pepper
      • Mint
      • Nutmeg
      • Oregano
      • Paprika
      • Parsley
      • Red chili flakes
      • Rosemary
      • Sea salt
      • Stevia
      • Tarragon
      • Thyme
      • Curcuma
      • Vanilla
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      Drinks

      • Bone soup
      • Coconut milk
      • Smoothies
      • Tea, herbal, decaffeinated
      • Water

      Gluten-Free Flour

      • Arrow root starch
      • Coconut flour
      • Sweet potato flour
      • Tapioca flour

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      Fruits

      • Apples
      • Apricots
      • Blueberries
      • Blackberries
      • Redcurrant
      • Cherry
      • Cranberries
      • Figs
      • Goji berries
      • Gooseberry
      • Solo
      • Kiwi
      • Lychee
      • Mango
      • Melon
      • Mulberry
      • Nectarine
      • Passionfruit
      • Peach
      • Pear
      • Persimmon
      • Plum
      • Pomegranate
      • Quince
      • Raspberry
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      Starched vegetables after SIBO treatment 

      • Carrot
      • Chestnut
      • Jerusalem artichoke
      • Parsley
      • Potato
      • Pumpkin
      • Sweet potatoes
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