After having bariatric surgery, the stomach produces less intrinsic factor, a protein necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12
We also look for certain symptoms to indicate impaired digestion and cross-reference these with the markers on testing identified above: Belching, gas or bloating within one hour of eating Heartburn or acid reflux Halitosis (bad breath) Aversion to high protein foods Feeling of excess fullness after meals Greasy or undigested food in stool Alone these are not likely SIBO root causes, but they all contribute and are often the result of impaired motility or medications
Yu Q, Gates P, Rogers S, Mikicic I, Elewa A, Salomon F, Lachnit M, Caldarelli A, Flores-Rodriguez N, Cesare AJ, Simon A, Yun M (2022) Telomerase-independent maintenance of telomere length in a vertebrate
The effect of pH dependence of antibody-antigen interactions on subcellular trafficking dynamics
In this population, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide leads to both reduced body fat and increased lean body mass, according to a 2021 study presented virtually at the Endocrine Societys annual meeting