The Latest Research on the Elemental Diet for SIBO with mBiota CEO Nicola Wodlinger

Today I am talking to Nicola Wodlinger, CEO of mBIOTA, the founders of the mBIOTA Elemental diet, which is a treatment I use with many of my SIBO clients but is also a treatment for other gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. The elemental diet is notoriously bad tasting, so the founders of mBIOTA set out to create an elemental diet that was both clinically effective for treating SIBO whilst also being palatable enough for patients to actually finish the treatment, which has been a challenge historically. They are also investing into research and have found some incredible effects of mBIOTA for SIBO and even candida.So today, Nicola and I are discussing what the elemental diet is and why it’s used for SIBO treatment, the effectiveness of the elemental diet and what their research has found (which is fascinating, btw), challenges of the elemental diet and how to overcome them, and how to transition off the formula, which is a point of confusion for many SIBO-ers.So, if you struggle with SIBO, IBS or you have endo belly and you’re wondering what could be behind it, I really recommend tuning into this conversation!Oh and also, I just had to share this, mBIOTA is an entirely female led and staffed company, which I thought was pretty cool and many of you would appreciate! Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop- Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠‍ ‍Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesmBIOTA ResearchGoodLFE

Recently we’ve been talking about oxidative stress and endo, and how it can lead to more inflammation and pain, but also endo growth and earlier perimenopause or ovarian decline. So today, rather than throwing a tonne of strategies at you in one go, I want to offer some simple dietary hacks that can truly increase your antioxidant levels and measurably lower your oxidative stress and inflammation levels.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1477-7827-7-542) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8172324/3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00207292070057724) https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170567/nutrients5) Enhanced Human Neutrophil Vitamin C Status, Chemotaxis and Oxidant Generation Following Dietary Supplementation with Vitamin C-Rich SunGold Kiwifruit - PMC6) SunGold Kiwifruit Consumption Restores Adequate to Optimal Vitamin C Status in People with a History of Severe Respiratory Infections7) https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/food-sources-of-vitamin-A.php8) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/fatty-acid-deficiency-period-pain-endoProduced by ⁠Chris Robson

Last week I talked about why those of us with endo may be experiencing earlier perimenopause, and why we’re at greater risk of early menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. This week, in case you’re in this group, I wanted to share what is happening in the first half of perimenopause and the symptoms to look out for, as for us endo peeps, they’re a bit different from the average.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article-abstract/19/4/397/25308012) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18285413/3) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339516698_Psychiatric_comorbidity_among_women_with_endometriosis_nationwide_cohort_study_in_Sweden, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12538516/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41330200/4) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37610715/5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075107/6) https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/nccmh/culture-of-care/events/par/17-december-2024/nicsh-pmdd-and-suicidality-17-12-24.pdf?sfvrsn=71eeed4a_5, https://www.drlouisenewson.co.uk/knowledge/pms-pmdd-and-menopause7) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990556/8) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395625006776, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7617793/9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10395791/#b4-195e987Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

I wanted to do this episode on perimenopause and menopause because so many clients are in perimenopause or are approaching the age when it begins, and often when they come to me, they have no idea what’s going on and how all these worsened or new symptoms could all be connected to one thing.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40304605/2) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35061039/3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216499425, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3223258/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/ 4) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9912518/5) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3952404/6) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/7) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/ 8) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6334348/9) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5625949/Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today I want to start a series called ‘WTF is…?’ where we look at the different mechanisms behind endo growth and development so we can understand them better and understand why we may want to focus on endo management changes like diet and lifestyle. Today I want to talk about oxidative stress.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ReferencesProduced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today’s episode is a nice short, and practical episode as I know we’ve been very science heavy lately!I was having a conversation with a client this week, who would like to make some changes to her diet not just for endo, but due to some other health issues which would benefit from leaning towards more of an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean style of eating.And often, we assume in this day and age of wellness, that changes need to be elaborate, restrictive or include lots of supplements, but often, we really need to get started first with the foundations.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠ResourcesFlaxhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-seed-cycling-new-researchhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/flax-chia-constipationhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/is-flax-bad-for-endoResistant starchhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyratehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/super-foods-to-improve-blood-sugarBlood sugar https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/blood-sugar-dysregulation-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/test-blood-sugar-at-home-for-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-to-build-a-blood-sugar-balancing-platehttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugarhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptomshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-blood-sugar-gargi-parikhhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/glycemic-index-load-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-pms-the-key-to-reducing-mood-swings-anxiety-and-low-moods-in-your-luteal-phasehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/non-food-blood-sugar-managementhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/reduce-fatigue-endometriosis-symptoms-and-oestrogen-dominancehttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-carbs-blood-sugarAntioxidants Antioxidant podcast episodeshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-antioxidantshttps://endometriosis.net/living/diet-inflammationhttps://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-eat-well-for-endo-if-youre-a-busy-personhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/nutrition-for-endo-foundations-masterclassProduced by ⁠Chris Robson

Welcome to our continued series exploring the trifecta of POTS, MCAS and h-EDS/hypermobility,  and today we are basically doing a little POTS 101.POTS is a condition caused by a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the part of our nervous system which governs involuntary actions of the body that essentially keep us alive and we don’t have to think about in order for them to happen, such as breathing, heart beat, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar regulation, digestion and so on.POTS is a type of dysautonomia (which is a spectrum of conditions and symptoms caused by this dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system) which causes a rapid increase in heart rate when going from sitting to standing. This change in heart rate is caused by pooling of blood in the lower body, which isn’t getting up to the heart and the brain like it normally should, resulting in the heart working harder to get the the blood moving. This reduced blood flow causes dizziness, breathlessness, feeling faint or fainting, palpitations and chest pain, and the change in heart rate can be measured.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSsubtypeshttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-potshttps://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/what-is-pots/https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/classification/https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/associated-conditions/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109719302190https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29326369/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705015/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33980338/Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

Today we’re kicking off our return to the show after Christmas with our Study Spotlight Series on the study: Dietary Modification and Supplement Use For Endometriosis Pain.And today, we’re looking at the effects of curcumin and turmeric supplementation. I am offering, for January only, £500 off my 1:1 coaching programme, as well as the option of a twelve month payment, so feel free to email me on [email protected] if you’d like to learn more about that.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7177778/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40088332/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711325003551https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37818734/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24672232/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7177778/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615000092Produced by ⁠Chris Robson

I recently did a couple of Instagram carousels about postural tachycardia syndrome or dysautonomia signs and symptoms I see in clients - and the response was absolutely overwhelming, unlike anything I have experienced before (and I’ve had my Instagram for about 12 or so years!). The post has been viewed over 120,000 times and has been saved around 500 times now. This is clearly something so many of you are struggling with, and I had a lot of people asking how to get diagnosed, or saying they’ve been dismissed by doctors. So, today’s episode is a bit of an emergency response to all of these requests.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Resourceshttps://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/what-is-pots/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/https://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/diagnosis/https://www.potsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PoTS-On-A-Page-1.pdfhttps://www.potsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Top-Tips-for-Obtaining-a-Diagnosis-Final.pdfhttps://www.potsuk.org/about-pots/classification/The EDS ClinicDr Alexis Cutchins Dr Lawrence AfrinDr Tania Dempseyhttps://www.thelondonhypermobilityunit.co.ukProduced by ⁠Chris Robson

We’re continuing with our Study Spotlight Series on ‘Dietary Modifications and Supplement Use for Endometriosis’, and today we’re looking at dairy.Affiliate PartnershipsDITTO - DITTO is a clinically studied PMS and PMDD supplement with 10 ingredients that target both the mental and physical challenges that come along with the menstrual cycle, developed by a PhD Nutrition Scientist. You can use the code: ENDOBELLY (all caps) for 20% off any and all orders, now and in the future. Mira - Mira is an at-home hormone testing device for every day use. Use this link and code 2DJESS20 to get 20% off the device and any future wand orders.Tempdrop - Track fertility effortlessly with Tempdrop’s Wearable Sensor. Get 15% off with code: ENDOLIFENeed more help or want to learn how to work with me?Ways to work with me:⁠One to one coaching info and application⁠ Live and Thrive with Endo 2.0 DIY online courseEndo Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one endo coachingSIBO Sessions: Single and mini-package one to one SIBO coaching⁠Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief⁠⁠This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook⁠Free resources:This podcast! ⁠Endometriosis Net Column⁠⁠Endometriosis News Column⁠⁠Substack ⁠⁠Instagram⁠References1) https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-endo-survey-study-review, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/28319532) https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/12/20873) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8339299/4) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-022-00812-x 5)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1089891/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2873173/6)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1089891/full#B337) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(21)00351-5/fulltexthttps://www.rbmojournal.com/cms/10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.07.011/asset/bc9702eb-1b03-4dda-a520-87f4334c226c/main.assets/gr2_lrg.jpg8) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2431-x9)https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-whttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29243819/10) https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/38/12/2433/732930211) https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/2/e032321.long12) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-w13) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9259892/#bib314) https://www.rbmojournal.com/article/S1472-6483(20)30225-X/fulltext15) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jhn.13411Dairy podcast serieshttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-dairy-summaryhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/dairy-endo-painhttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/does-dairy-affect-endohttps://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-belly-dairyProduced by ⁠Chris Robson