Created by Owlstone Medical, global leaders in breath research and testing, this comprehensive ebook demystifies Hydrogen Methane Breath Tests, from the science behind them, to how they can help you or your patients make informed decisions about digestive health.
A Hydrogen Methane Breath Test (HMBT) is often the key for those with digestive health concerns because it can help to uncover the underlying causes of common, but often misunderstood symptoms, like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
A HMBT can identify whether you are suffering from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition where excess bacteria in the small intestine ferment carbohydrates, producing hydrogen or methane gas. SIBO is a common, but often overlooked cause of IBS-like symptoms. It is also important to differentiate the type of gas your body produces to aid treatment (hydrogen, methane, or both), and this can also be influencing your symptoms:
- Hydrogen dominance is often linked to diarrhea-predominant symptoms.
- Methane dominance tends to be associated with constipation.
HMBTs provide objective data about what’s happening in the gut, helping differentiate between causes of digestive symptoms. This can reduce misdiagnosis and the trial-and-error approach to treatment. Breath tests can be repeated over time to track how your body responds to treatment or lifestyle changes.
What is inside:
- The history of utilizing breath analysis for gut health
- The science of behind the development of the hydrogen methane breath test
- Taking a hydrogen methane breath test
- Why a hydrogen methane breath test is an important step for those with digestive health concerns
- Longitudinal monitoring of Hydrogen and Methane
Who this for:
- Those suffering with digestive health concerns
- Those considering undertaking diagnostic tests for their digestive health concerns
- Anyone who is interested in longitudinal monitoring of Hydrogen and Methane, their digestive health symptoms or lifestyle factors, to optimize or improve their gut health
- Healthcare professionals who offer, or are considering offering, hydrogen methane breath tests to their patients
- Researchers looking at utilizing hydrogen methane breath tests or longitudinal measurements within their studies
Fill out the form to download our new eBook, Hydrogen Methane Breath Tests: The Complete Guide, and find out!
This eBook and its contents are for general information purposes only and they do not constitute or act as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your healthcare professional about your medical concerns or suitable treatment.
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