Biomarkers of the microbiome.

‘The Microbiologist’ has recently published an article written by two of our colleagues, Dr. Madeleine Ball and Dr. Hsuan (Tina) Chou! Madeleine and Tina discuss in this article how the gut microbiome can produce compounds that can be measured in breath. These compounds could be indicators of gut disorders, such as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

The article highlights that there are breath tests available in clinical settings, such as a breath test for Helicobacter pylori infections in the gut. More recently, hydrogen methane breath tests (HMBTs) are routinely used to diagnose conditions such as SIBO and carbohydrate malabsorption (such as lactose and fructose intolerance).

We are working hard to make breath tests for gut health issues more accessible. The OMED Health at-home SIBO Breath Test measures the hydrogen and methane levels in your breath to identify SIBO, with a doctor-led diagnosis delivered in the app. If you test positive, your healthcare provider can recommend a personalized treatment plan based on your diagnosis.