Post-SIBO Recovery: How to Rebuild and Strengthen Your Gut Microbiome

The Healing Phase After SIBO

Completing a SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) protocol is a major milestone—but it’s not the end of your gut health journey. After the eradication phase, the digestive system often needs time and nourishment to restore balance, rebuild the gut lining, and reestablish a thriving microbiome is essential in post-SIBO recovery.*

Think of post-SIBO recovery as the reconstruction phase: the point where you rebuild strength and prevent recurrence. The small intestine, once affected by bacterial imbalance, needs to recover its natural motility, integrity, and microbial diversity.

At Priority One Vitamins, our doctor-formulated SIBO Recovery System—including SIBO Rebuild, SIBO-MMC, Probiotic blends and an array of Digestive enzymes—were developed to support this restoration process from the inside out.*

Why Post-SIBO Recovery Matters

During the active phase of SIBO treatment, antimicrobial or antibiotic therapies target bacterial overgrowth. While effective, this process can also disrupt beneficial bacteria, weaken the intestinal barrier, and leave the gut more vulnerable to irritation or relapse.*

Without proper recovery support, symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort may return. The goal after SIBO protocol is not just to “clear bacteria”—it’s to restore a healthy, balanced ecosystem within the small intestine.*

That involves three critical steps:

1. Repairing the gut lining and soothing inflammation.*

2. Reintroducing beneficial microbes for microbial balance.*

3. Maintaining motility to prevent stagnation and recurrence.*

Step 1: Support the Gut Lining and Reduce Inflammation*

After bacterial overgrowth, the gut lining can become inflamed or permeable, affecting nutrient absorption and immune balance. Supporting intestinal integrity helps promote long-term healing and comfort which is essential to healthy post-SIBO recovery.*

SIBO Rebuild — Nutritional Support for Intestinal Integrity

SIBO-Rebuild: apoya la salud de los nervios y del revestimiento intestinal.*

$65.00

Esta formulación especializada de la Dra. Mona Morstein está diseñada para apoyar la salud de los nervios y el revestimiento intestinal.* SIBO-Rebuild TM proporciona elementos para respaldar la capacidad natural del cuerpo para regenerar los nervios del complejo motor migratorio… read more

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SIBO Rebuild is formulated to help nourish and fortify the intestinal lining. It features nutrients and botanicals known to support mucosal health and tissue repair:*

• L-Glutamine: The preferred fuel for intestinal cells, supporting regeneration of the gut lining.*

• Zinc Carnosine: Promotes mucosal repair and helps maintain tight junction integrity.*

• Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL): Soothes the digestive tract and promotes comfort.*

• Aloe Vera and Marshmallow Root: Provide gentle, mucilaginous support to calm the GI tract.*

By combining these ingredients, SIBO Rebuild helps restore the protective barrier that keeps nutrients in and irritants out—an essential foundation for rebuilding after SIBO.*

Step 2: Reinoculate with Beneficial Bacteria*

Once the small intestine is cleared and the lining is supported, the next step is to repopulate beneficial microbes. These “good bacteria” are critical for maintaining gut balance, producing neurotransmitters, and preventing unwanted bacterial growth.*

Probiotic Formula — Rebuilding Microbial Balance

Probiotic Blend (30 Capsules) - 50 Billion CFU Probiotic Flora for Digestive and Immune Health*

$39.50

Probiotic Blend – 50 Billion CFU Probiotic Flora for Digestive and Immune Health* (30 Capsules) Probiotic Blend delivers advanced microbiome support with 50 billion CFU from seven clinically studied probiotic strains, combined with prebiotic inulin (FOS) for enhanced gut balance… read more

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Probiotic Formula by Priority One Vitamins provides multi-strain probiotic support to help restore microbial diversity. It includes clinically researched strains like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium longum, which work together to:*

• Support digestion and nutrient absorption.*

• Promote a balanced intestinal environment.*

• Reinforce immune and gut-brain communication pathways.*

Adding probiotics back into your routine after SIBO treatment helps fill the “vacuum” left by eradication, promoting the healthy flora that protect against recurrence.*

Prebiotic Support — Feeding Your Gut Flora

Pre+Probiótico (120 cápsulas vegetarianas) Las cápsulas de pre+probiótico apoyan la microflora intestinal saludable.*

$41.00

Pre+Probiotic ofrece apoyo para una microflora intestinal saludable.* Pre+Probiotic es una combinación de fibra prebiótica PreticX TM XOS y el probiótico estable en almacenamiento LactoSpore® Bacillus coagulans.* PreticX TM es un prebiótico avanzado de xilooligosacáridos (XOS) no modificado genéticamente. En… read more

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For probiotics to thrive, they need nourishment. Prebiotics are specialized plant fibers that serve as food for beneficial bacteria, helping them grow and colonize. Priority One’s prebiotic formulas can be used alongside Probiotic Formula to enhance microbial stability and diversity.*

Step 3: Maintain Healthy Motility and Prevent Relapse*

Even after successful SIBO treatment, maintaining proper intestinal motility is key to preventing bacteria from accumulating again in the small intestine. The natural cleansing waves—called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC)—help move food and bacteria through the gut between meals.*

SIBO-MMC — Support for Natural Intestinal Rhythm

SIBO-MMC: botánicos y nutrientes diseñados para ayudar a maximizar el funcionamiento saludable de los nervios del complejo motor migratorio (MMC). *

$60.00

Mejore su salud intestinal con el suplemento especialmente diseñado por la Dra. Mona Morstein. Repleta de poderosos ingredientes botánicos y nutrientes, esta fórmula respalda el funcionamiento óptimo de los nervios del complejo motor migratorio (MMC). Experimente un proceso de digestión… read more

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SIBO-MMC is a professional-strength formula designed to promote healthy motility and support the body’s natural cleansing cycles.* Its blend of botanicals and nutrients helps maintain intestinal flow, reducing stagnation that can lead to bacterial imbalance.*

By promoting gentle, rhythmic movement in the digestive tract, SIBO-MMC supports the body’s ability to sustain balance long after the initial SIBO phase is complete.*

Nutrition and Lifestyle for post-SIBO recovery

While targeted supplementation plays a key role in post-SIBO recovery, your daily habits are just as essential for maintaining long-term digestive balance. Nutrition, hydration, rest, and stress management all work together to create an environment where beneficial bacteria can thrive and your intestinal lining can strengthen.*

Eat a diverse, nutrient-dense diet:
As your digestion improves, gradually reintroduce fiber-rich whole foods such as lightly cooked vegetables, root starches, and low-sugar fruits. These foods naturally provide prebiotic fibers that feed healthy bacteria and support a balanced microbiome.* Consider rotating foods weekly to help expand microbial diversity over time.

Stay hydrated:
Adequate hydration supports motility, nutrient transport, and toxin elimination. Aim to sip water throughout the day rather than in large amounts at once. Adding trace minerals or a pinch of sea salt can also support electrolyte balance, especially during gut recovery.*

Manage stress effectively:
Chronic stress impacts every part of digestion—from stomach acid production to microbial composition. Incorporate daily stress-reducing practices such as meditation, gentle yoga, deep breathing, or time in nature. These activities help activate the body’s relaxation response, promoting better digestion and nutrient assimilation.*
→ See our suggestions on supporting Chronic Stress.

Space your meals:
Leave about 4–5 hours between meals to allow the migrating motor complex (MMC) to complete its natural cleansing cycle. This rhythmic wave of motion sweeps residual food and bacteria through the small intestine, helping to prevent stagnation and overgrowth.*

Prioritize sleep and movement:
Quality sleep is vital for gut healing and microbial balance, as many gut bacteria follow circadian rhythms. Strive for consistent bedtimes, restorative rest, and daily gentle movement such as walking, stretching, or low-impact exercise. Regular movement also stimulates motility and supports circulation to digestive organs.*

Maintain consistency:
Recovery happens gradually. Small, consistent habits—paired with practitioner-grade nutritional support—help reinforce a stable, resilient gut environment that can sustain wellness long-term.*

Healthy Gut Lifestyle Tip

Healing your gut is a daily practice, not a quick fix. Combine your supplements with small, steady habits—deep breathing before meals, daily movement, consistent hydration, and a colorful, whole-food diet. These routines help calm your nervous system, nourish your microbiome, and reinforce the natural rhythm of digestion.*

🌿 Consistency is the most powerful supplement you can give your gut.

The Doctor-Formulated Difference

At Priority One Vitamins, we believe recovery is not just about symptom relief — it’s about restoration and resilience. Every formula in our gut-health line is designed to reflect this philosophy and to support your body’s natural pathways for long-term wellness.

• Formulated by experienced healthcare professionals with deep insight into digestive and endocrine systems.*

• Manufactured in-house in our NSF CGMP-certified facility, ensuring consistency, potency, and traceable quality.

• Third-party tested to verify purity and ingredient integrity across every batch.

• Trusted by practitioners nationwide for reliable support in patient care and gut-health restoration.*

Meet Dr. Mona Morstein, ND — Architect of the SIBO Protocol

The advanced SIBO line offered by Priority One Vitamins was developed in collaboration with Dr. Mona Morstein, a board-certified naturopathic physician with more than 35 years of clinical experience. According to her professional practice website, Dr. Morstein has treated thousands of patients using integrative healthcare models that emphasize root-cause resolution and personalized treatment protocols. 

Dr. Morstein’s mission emphasizes “a whole-health approach: achieving optimal health by addressing all aspects of well-being including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.”  Her specialty also lists SIBO and digestive conditions among her core clinical areas: “GERD/Heartburn, Gallbladder, Gas/Bloating, SIBO…” Dr. Mona Morstein

Drawing on her decades of practice, Dr. Morstein designed the SIBO Protocol—and the associated formulas (SIBOtic, SIBO-MMC, SIBO Rebuild, SIBOZyme)—to reflect a thoughtful, phase-based strategy for gut restoration, motility support, post SIBO recovery and microbial balance.* Her approach emphasizes quality sourcing, evidence-driven nutrients, and practitioner-recommended application.

By blending this clinical expertise with Priority One’s manufacturing integrity—and by placing it at the core of every product—we offer you not just a supplement, but a trusted partner in your healing journey.

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FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*