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SIBO Die-Off Explained: Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better (And What To Do About It)
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If you’ve ever started antibiotics, herbals, or an elemental diet, and suddenly felt more bloated, more fatigued, and completely off, this episode will explain exactly why. We’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of SIBO recovery: die-off (Herxheimer reaction).
You’ll learn:
What endotoxins are and why they trigger symptoms
Why SIBO die-off affects your whole body (not just your gut)
The 2 main types of die-off symptoms (digestive vs systemic)
The typical timeline (why symptoms often start around day 2–5)
How yeast (SIFO/candida) changes the pattern completely…
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