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The video segments discuss the challenges of overcoming constipation on a carnivore diet, attributing it to factors like fiber removal and potential issues like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The speaker advises on remedies, including addressing SIBO through improved stomach acid levels, bitters, betaine HCL with pepsin, and possibly fecal matter transplants. The importance of considering histamine reactions to fermented foods and exploring remedies like rebuilding stomach lining and FMT are highlighted. Overall, the video focuses on addressing constipation concerns through dietary adjustments and potential medical interventions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how it can take 2 to 8 weeks to resolve chronic constipation when transitioning to a carnivore diet due to the removal of fiber. The speaker shares their personal experience of overcoming constipation by eliminating fiber from their diet. They emphasize that not all challenges with constipation can be resolved by switching to a carnivore diet and advises seeking medical advice to rule out other causes such as magnesium deficiency or hypothyroidism. The speaker encourages viewers not to worry about infrequent bowel movements as long as they are not struggling during the process.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how persistent constipation on a carnivore diet might indicate small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO can cause chronic constipation due to improper digestion and bacterial toxins paralyzing bowel movements. A strong stomach acid is essential to prevent bacteria from thriving in the small intestine. The speaker suggests that sticking with the carnivore diet may eventually improve stomach acid levels to address SIBO. However, if the issue persists, the speaker recommends exploring additional remedies.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses how many people with SIBO have found relief through fecal matter transplants, but such procedures can be expensive and may not be widely available in the United States. The speaker suggests alternative remedies such as using high-quality bitters, betaine HCL with pepsin for constipation or diarrhea caused by SIBO, and the option of ordering fecal matter for encapsulation and oral consumption as a more affordable way of undergoing a transplant. Additionally, the segment highlights the potential costs associated with various treatment options, such as ordering fecal matter for home delivery costing around four to six thousand dollars and full-blown transplants in locations like Mexico starting at sixteen thousand dollars. The importance of addressing SIBO-related symptoms and potential histamine intolerance in those with undiagnosed SIBO is emphasized along with the role of fermented foods advocated by organizations like the Weston A. Price Foundation and the GAPS diet.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses histamine reactions in response to aged and fermented foods, suggesting a Carnivore diet rich in organ meats and animal fats to address SIBO-related constipation. They recommend rebuilding the stomach lining, enhancing acid production, using bitter herbs, trying betaine HCL and pepsin, and considering fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a last resort. The video aims to offer solutions to constipation issues possibly linked to undiagnosed SIBO and suggests strengthening stomach acid as a potential remedy.