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The Metabolism & Mitochondria Masterclass Bundle

Hi Dániel Szabó,

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) can do a lot more than make you feel bloated or uncomfortable. It messes with your metabolism, affects your hormones, and can even contribute to insulin resistance, making it almost impossible to lose weight, no matter how many salads you eat or miles you run.

How does it happen? 

The Gut-Metabolism Connection

The gut is often referred to as the "second brain" because of its network of nerves and the way it influences so many bodily functions, including metabolism. A healthy gut supports digestion, nutrient absorption, balanced hormones, and optimal metabolism. When the gut is imbalanced—such as in the case of SIBO—it can trigger a range of metabolic issues.

1. SIBO and Metabolic Slowdown

SIBO contributes to chronic low-grade inflammation in the body. This inflammation can slow down metabolism, leading to a reduced capacity to burn calories and store energy properly. The bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine ferments carbohydrates into gases, creating symptoms like bloating and gas. However, it also signals the body to store more energy as fat, which contributes to weight gain.

The inflammation triggered by SIBO can also affect insulin sensitivity. When inflammation is present, it disrupts the body’s ability to use insulin effectively, causing insulin resistance. Insulin resistance makes it harder for cells to absorb glucose, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. The body responds to this imbalance by storing excess glucose as fat, particularly around the abdomen, contributing to weight gain. It’s so frustrating, but could be a reason why you’re not losing weight.

2. Gut Hormones and Appetite Regulation

The gut produces several hormones that regulate appetite, including ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is known as the "hunger hormone" because it signals the brain when it's time to eat, while leptin signals satiety, telling your brain when you’ve had enough. SIBO can disrupt the production and regulation of these hormones, leading to imbalances in hunger and satiety signals. If you find yourself standing at your kitchen cupboard at midnight, looking for something sweet or salty, this could be why! 

3. Nutrient Malabsorption and Mitochondrial Dysfunction

SIBO can also impair nutrient absorption, meaning you might have deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals without even knowing it. This becomes a problem for metabolism, as the body relies on nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, and CoQ10 to support mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, responsible for converting nutrients into energy.

4. Insulin Resistance and SIBO

One of the most significant ways SIBO contributes to weight gain is through its role in insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar by allowing cells to absorb glucose for energy. However, when the body becomes resistant to insulin, glucose remains in the bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels.

If SIBO is at the root of your weight gain and metabolic issues, simply changing your diet or increasing exercise may not be enough to see lasting results. Want to lose weight? Maybe you just need to treat your SIBO! Here’s what treating SIBO can do for you:

1. Restoring Gut Balance: Treating SIBO helps rebalance the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation and improving digestion. With a balanced gut, your body can absorb nutrients more effectively, support mitochondrial function, and boost metabolic health. (And yes, maybe even lose those stubborn pounds).
   
   
2. Regulating Hormones: Addressing SIBO can restore the production of gut hormones like ghrelin and leptin, which regulate appetite and make you feel full. This balance can help reduce cravings and control your food intake, making weight management more achievable.
   
   
3. Improving Insulin Sensitivity: By reducing inflammation and healing the gut lining, you can improve insulin sensitivity and support more stable blood sugar levels. This helps break the cycle of weight gain driven by insulin resistance.
   
   
4. Supporting Mitochondrial Health: Treating SIBO supports better nutrient absorption, providing the essential vitamins and minerals needed for optimal mitochondrial function. Healthy mitochondria boost your body's ability to convert nutrients into energy, promoting a more efficient metabolism.

If you suspect that SIBO is impacting your weight and metabolic health, it's time to take action. Dr. Ilana Gurevich and Dr. Mona Morstein's masterclasses provide valuable insights into how SIBO and mitochondrial health are interconnected. By addressing the root cause in your gut, you can break free from the cycle of metabolic imbalance. 

In this masterclass bundle you’ll find:

• The Gut-Metabolism Link: Dr. Mona Morstein dives into how SIBO triggers inflammation, slows down metabolism, and disrupts hormone signals, leading to weight gain. This isn’t about cutting carbs or counting calories; it's about understanding how your gut health impacts your entire metabolic system.
  
  
• Mitochondrial Function and Energy Production: Dr. Ilana Gurevich offers a unique perspective on how mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to metabolic issues, explaining why your cells might be struggling to produce energy efficiently. You'll learn how this dysfunction ties back to SIBO and why it’s a critical part of the weight management puzzle.
  
  
• Practical Strategies: Both experts provide evidence-based strategies, from diet and supplements to lifestyle modifications, that target SIBO, support gut health, and improve mitochondrial function. You’ll also learn strategies for how to rebalance your gut, rev your metabolism, and finally get the results you've been working so hard for.
  

Here’s what you are getting from this Metabolism & Mitochondria Masterclass Bundle: 

#1: Mitochondrial Dysfunction and the GI Masterclass
Speaker: Dr. Ilana Gurevich
Watch Party followed by live Q&A is on October 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Save the date and watch for email reminders once you have enrolled.

The best probiotics to use in the treatment of IBS

Whether probiotics should really be avoided when treating SIBO

The most appropriate probiotics to use to target Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth and overgrowths of hydrogen-sulfide producing bacteria

#2: Diabetes and SIBO: Your Diet, Lifestyle, and Supplementation Toolkit for Healthy Insulin and Glucose Levels Masterclass
Speaker: Dr. Mona Morstein
Watch Party followed by live Q&A is on October 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Save the date and watch for email reminders once you have enrolled.

• Essential treatment advice from 10 top SIBO experts.
• Expanded treatment options for hydrogen, methane and hydrogen sulfide
• SIBO testing developments
• An innovative new SIBO treatment
• Tough SIBO Case Checklist
• Underlying causes of tough cases
• Is your case "tough"? - How to know
• Plus more updates live during the Live 2 hour Q&A on January 21, 2025

 ---> Sign up for the Masterclasses HERE ($59 each or $99 for both)

Here's how it works:

• Watch on-demand now, at the “watch party”, or watch the recording after the event
• Pre-submit your questions before the live event - you get instructions as soon as you enroll.
• The “watch party” is approximately 60 minutes, followed by 2 hours of live Q&A - to answer your questions (save 3 hours for this entire event).
• If you have already watched the training, you may skip the watch party and join the live Q&A after the watch party, about an hour later.
• Searchable transcripts and recordings of the Q&A session will be added to your library after the live event - give us about a week to share the transcript.
• Anytime access to all of the recordings, slides, and searchable transcripts in your library.
• Download the audio to listen on the go or listen online as you sip your tea.

Let's get our questions answered!

Hope and hugs,
Shivan