What Causes Gut Fermentation Syndrome?

Overabundance Of Yeast In The Digestive System

An overabundance of yeast in the digestive system is considered to be one of the main culprits of the disease. Two types of yeast known to be involved in the condition are candida and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In addition to the excessive amounts of yeast seen in gut fermentation syndrome, the condition adversely affects the normal process of digestion itself. Fermentation is a normal part of the digestive process for everyone and takes place when bacteria break down food. In healthy individuals, it occurs in the colon; however, in those with gut fermentation syndrome, fermentation takes place in the small intestine, an area located higher up in the digestive tract. This digestive error may be one of the reasons why the amount of yeast overgrows so much with this particular syndrome.

Now that we've looked at some of the major causes of gut fermentation syndrome, let's look into some of the affected populations.