BIOTICS RESEARCH FC Cidal™ Herbal Blend Complete GI Support 500 mg 120 Caps

This stuff works! I caught a GI bug about 3 weeks ago (5 days of D). It cleared up but my stomach hurt so I went on a BRAT diet, which I think fed the bad bacteria. When I ate normal again (about a week later) I had the worse gas of my life! I read about post-infectious IBS/SIBO and it sounded like I had that. I had gas, mild cramping/pain... I started this & low FODMAP and felt better after just one day! Twice a day was too much for my body (2 days of extreme fatigue and 2 boughts explosive D, although the D felt good like I was getting de-mons out of my body). I went to once a day and feel a lot better. It could have just been SIBO die off but I didn't want to risk it (I work the next 7 days). I would definitely say give this a try if you feel your gut biome is off! Weirdly enough, before all of this, my pee had a small odor that is gone so maybe I had leaky gut too. I'm going to stick woth low FODMAP for a while (my dad has IBS) and slowly add pre&probiotics (I think they are healthy!) but I'm so glad my symptoms are gone!! 3 days since starting and I feel pre-stomach flu, if not better!

I have taken FC-Cidal and Disbiocide by Biotics Research. The two work well to cure SIBO. However you need to take this between meals and not with food. I've tried it both ways and found it didn't work when I took it with meals. You also need to lower your carbohydrate intake. This last round I discovered that sugar and fruit do not aggravate SIBO but bread products certainly do. I suspect simple sugars and fruit are absorbed before they reach the site of infection (distal small intestine) where bread products are still present and feed the bacteria. That would also explain my observation that if I eat a lot of non-fruit carbohydrates I develop SIBO again a lot sooner than if I just stick to fruit. If you go to a doctor for SIBO it can take 3 months just to see a gastroenterologist. Then it will take another month to get tested. The test has a high false negative response so you may have SIBO, the test shows negative, and the doctor doesn't do anything. Even if you show positive it will take another month to (maybe) cure with an antibiotic that wipes out your friendly bacteria as well. For less money and aggravation you can buy these two products (cheaper than the antibiotic) and cure yourself in a month. It's a no brainer. This doesn't wipe out your good bacteria either so it is a lot safer.

I used Biotics Dysbiocide simultaneously with Biotics FC-Cidal for SIBO and can say that (so far) this sh*t really works! I was diagnosed with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) after taking a lactulose breath test following a bad bout with food poisoning and multiple rounds of antibiotics afterward. Turns out the antibiotics cleared out my good bacteria leaving the bad to grow! Fast forward past a hellish 6 months of gas, bloating, digestive issues, and a newfound fear of food, and my gastroenterologist orders me to go on Xifaxan (rifaximin) to target and kill the SIBO. It worked, but only for 3 weeks. The SIBO came back (very common), and my gastro doc ordered me to go on herbal rescue therapy (the Dysbiocide + FC-Cidal combo). It's only been 4 days, but I'm feeling WAY better than I have in a long time. The testament? I ate a full Mexican cuisine dinner last night at a restaurant and had a SOLID stool today! Sorry to get graphic, but it has been loose for sooooo long! I have been on the low FODMAP diet (and feeling malnourished) for MONTHS afraid to eat any "unsafe" foods, but am now thinking I can branch out and eat high FODMAP foods like avocado and corn again without paying for it later. Reader be warned, there are side effects with the Biotics combo (as a result of bacteria "die-off"), but they're bearable in relation to what you (we) have been dealing with! These include extreme fatigue, insomnia (took 2 hours to fall asleep one night) some brain fog, and sinus issues/allergies for the first few days. I've had a little nausea, but it's not bad at all. It's day 4 and my stomach is not making noises like it was, gas feels fruitful like it used to, and the bowel movements are whole, smooth, and feel soooooo good again! I'll keep you posted on my progress as I've been instructed to be on the Biotics combo for 1 month. Feeling optimistic and now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. You, too, can get through this. If this review even helps 1 person, it was worth it!

Helped to heal my gut after an infection, easy to take, taste not bad once you get used to it.

This works great for SIBO with the Dysbiocide but why is it suddenly double the price?? That being said, it is worth it, but frustrating. I take 2 pills from each bottle 2x a day as the study said. After about a week to 2 weeks, bloating was nearly gone, horrible constipation gone, and I didn’t change my diet. I take it for the full 30 days. It does come back so I end up taking it a few times a year. Absolute miracle after the recommended antibiotics for SIBO hurt my gut so much that I had to stop after a few days. Antibiotics wreak havoc on your gut!!

Biotics Research FC Cidal has been an essential component of my comprehensive gut health protocol recommended by my functional medicine doctor. This herbal blend provides targeted botanical support for maintaining healthy digestive balance, and the results have been consistently positive when used as part of a structured gut restoration program. What sets this supplement apart is the synergistic combination of herbal ingredients that work together to support overall gastrointestinal health. The 500mg capsules deliver therapeutic potency that healthcare practitioners rely on for clinical applications. My doctor specifically chose this formula for its research-backed ingredients and the company's reputation for producing supplements that meet professional standards. The quality and consistency have been outstanding throughout my treatment protocol. The capsules are easy to swallow without any unpleasant aftertaste, and I've experienced no digestive upset when following the prescribed dosing schedule. The botanical ingredients maintain their potency well, and the packaging protects the supplements from degradation. The manufacturing standards from Biotics Research are evident in every aspect of this product. The labeling is clear and professional, expiration dates are well into the future, and the overall quality control gives me confidence in taking this daily as part of my health regimen. Working closely with my healthcare provider to determine proper dosing and duration has been crucial for achieving optimal results. This is a therapeutic-grade supplement that works best when integrated into a comprehensive gut health strategy rather than used as a standalone product. Highly recommend for those working with qualified practitioners on digestive health - this delivers the professional-grade botanical support that clinicians trust for effective gut health protocols.

We heard about on a pod cast. My husband has been taking this for about 2 months now. Everyone has seen the difference in his walk and health. We have re-ordered this product.

Unfortunately, this combo (with Dysbiocide) did not work for me. I recently tested positive for methane-dominant SIBO. Back story: I was put on an antibiotic (Minocycline for non-severe acne, prescribed by a wreckless doctor) for almost 10 years, which resulted in severe mental health issues (depersonalization/dissociation/brain fog to the extreme). After doing my own research, I finally made the connection between gut and brain, and now have a doctor that directed me to a GI doctor to test my gut. Sure enough, my bacteria levels were off. Like many people, the Xifaxan was prescribed but denied by my insurance. After finding the study that this herbal regimen had lots of success, I was excited. However, starting with my first dosage, these supplements instantly made me so tired I couldn't even sit up straight. I powered through a full month, twice a day, but it made all my symptoms worse. My brain fog was worse, my bloat wasn't just at night anymore but 24/7, and I had to ingest so much caffeine just to barely get my work done. It did clear my skin up, though, and help me get great sleep, but neither of those are big issues for me anyway. I recommend looking into Antrantil for those that have been equally as frustrated with your symptoms and feeling hopeless. A group of GI doctor's created it specifically for IBS-C/methane dominant SIBO. I'm currently taking 2/3 times a day and it's helping my BMs for sure. Still bloated but I'm just relieved to have energy again. Hoping I'll remember to update after a full month.

This did not work at all. If anything, it made me feel miserable for a whole entire month. I started to feel normal again when I stopped taking it.