The purpose of this study is to assess how an oral botanical blend alters the gut microbiome and the skin biophysical properties in people with SIBO.
Certain oral botanical blends have many antimicrobial properties. This study will evaluate if a botanical blend can improve the gut and skin health of people with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) since it is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
35
Biocidin Liquid Tincture: 1 drop by mouth twice daily, increased by one drop each day until 15 drops twice daily have been reached. 15 drops by mouth twice daily will be maintained through the duration of the study.
GI Detox: 2 capsules by mouth every evening and 1 hour away from all food maintained through the duration of the study.
Olivirex: 2 capsules by mouth twice daily taken with Biocidin liquid tincture starting at week 10 until week 14 of the study for non-responders determined by symptoms and lactulose breath test results.
Integrative Skin Science and Research
Sacramento, California, United States
RECRUITINGLactulose Breath Test
Presence of SIBO
Time frame: 10 weeks
Lactulose Breath Test
Presence of SIBO
Time frame: 14 weeks
Gut Microbiome Changes
Alpha diversity
Time frame: 10 weeks
Gut Microbiome Changes
Alpha diversity
Time frame: 14 weeks
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