Overview
Dysbiosis refers to an unhealthy or imbalanced gut microbiome. It affects digestion, immunity, metabolism, and inflammation. Dysbiosis plays a role in IBS, IBD, SIBO, mental health conditions, and metabolic disease.
Symptoms
• Gas + bloating
• Irregular stools
• Food intolerances
• Brain fog
• Fatigue
• Skin issues
• Sugar cravings
Causes
• Antibiotics
• Processed diet
• Stress
• Infections
• Chronic inflammation
• Poor sleep
Diagnosis
• Stool microbiome tests
• Breath testing (if SIBO-related)
• Clinical symptom evaluation
Treatment
• Probiotics + prebiotics
• High-fiber diet
• Low-FODMAP or elimination diets
• Stress reduction
• Sleep optimization
• Gut-healing supplements (glutamine, zinc carnosine)
Self-Management
Consistent tracking helps correlate symptoms with food patterns and lifestyle triggers.