10 Symptoms of SIBO
Symptom #6: Insufficient Absorption of Fat
Fat has a bad name in healthy living circles and is often blamed for obesity, heart disease, and other problems. While the accusations are largely true, fat is still very important to us and we need some of it in our diet. It’s a matter of not overdoing it and making sure you get the right types of fat.
Too much bacteria in the small intestine, however, can play havoc with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. While this is true in a general sense, it can be particularly noticeable for lipids because the small intestine is where they are mainly broken down and absorbed. This can result in bulky, pale stools that have a particularly bad smell.
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