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Breath kit that measures gases that can indicate the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

SIBO Home Breath Kit (Lactulose) Breath Test

SIBO Home Breath Kit (Lactulose) Breath Test

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Looking to pinpoint the cause of digestive distress and assess bacterial overgrowth?

This home breath kit measures gases that can indicate the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO occurs when intestinal bacteria overgrow in the small intestine. This overgrowth can lead to excess production of gas and bacterial metabolites, causing symptoms of bloating, flatulent, diarrhea, constipation, and cramping.

Recent studies show that up to 78% of individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have SIBO.1 

SIBO can also be present in those with gastrointestinal symptoms who do not have an IBS diagnosis.

An at-home SIBO breath test that can help determine the cause of digestive distress.

Herein is a kit containing a lactulose solution. Lactulose is a sugar that bacteria can digest (ferment). The fermentation of this sugar results in the production of hydrogen and/or methane gas. Our SIBO test provides the distinct advantage of measuring both gases, which, when present, may indicate SIBO:

Lactulose has the advantage of detecting bacterial overgrowth throughout the small intestine, including the lower end where it most commonly occurs. Humans cannot digest or absorb lactulose; only bacteria have the proper enzymes to do so. Since it is not absorbed, lactulose travels the entire length of the intestine, revealing SIBO at all portions of the intestine.2

Sample Report

Instructions

The following document provides a full set of instructions for completing the test: Instructional document >

 

References

  • Ghoshal UC, Srivastava D. Irritable bowel syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: Meaningful association or unnecessary hype.World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG. 2014;20(10):2482-2491. doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i10.2482.
  • Rezaie A, Buresi M, Lembo A, et al. Hydrogen and Methane-Based Breath Testing in Gastrointestinal Disorders: The North American Consensus. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017;112(5):775-784. doi:10.1038/ajg.2017.46.
  • Sahota SS, Bramley PM, Menzies IS. The fermentation of lactulose by colonic bacteria. Microbiology. 1981;128(2):319–325
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    †The laboratory services are for informational purposes only. It is not the intention of Heal Yes! and National Diagnostics, Inc., and Life Extension to provide specific medical advice but, rather, to provide users with information to better understand their health. Specific medical advice including diagnosis and treatment will not be provided. Always seek the advice of a trained health professional for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    Both the physician and the testing laboratory are independent contractors with whom Heal Yes! outsources with National Diagnostics, Inc., who makes arrangements for your blood tests. Neither Heal Yes! nor National Diagnostics, Inc., nor Life Extension will be liable for any acts or omissions of the physician, the testing laboratory, or their agents or employees.

    †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.

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