
What is Methane SIBO? The Hidden Diagnosis Behind Bloating & Constipation
About this episode
If you’ve been eating “perfectly,” taking your probiotics, and still feel bloated, backed up, or uncomfortable, you might be dealing with Methane SIBO, also known as Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO), a commonly missed diagnosis that’s keeping your gut stuck in slow motion.
In this episode, Alyssa Simpson breaks down:
- What Methane SIBO actually is and how it’s different from hydrogen SIBO
- Why it causes bloating, constipation, and sluggish digestion
- How stress, surgeries, and medications set the stage for overgrowth
- Why standard tests often miss methane overgrowth
- What testing options and diet changes can help you finally move forward
You’ll walk away understanding the “why” behind your symptoms and the first steps to start healing.
Resources mentioned:
- Download the Methane SIBO Diet Plan: a 7-day guide to calm bloating and reset your gut motility.
- DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.
- Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here.
- Learn more about personalized gut healing plans at Nutrition Resolution
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