This is a simple, non–invasive, home breath test that detects adverse microbial overgrowth in the small intestine. 

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Often referred to as BOSI or SIBO. Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that often underlies chronic gastrointestinal symptoms of maldigestion and malabsorption, including bloating, wind, diarrhea, irregularity, abdominal pain, and problems digesting foods high in fructose, such as fruit, legumes, and some vegetables.

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People with digestive conditions are often put on a low FODMAP diet, to reduce the fermentative fibers they are ingesting, but this is not enough, we want to know what is there so that we can treat it, and you can once more digest these very important foods for health.

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Bacterial concentrations in the small intestine are normally kept to a minimum. When excessive, the delicate mucosal lining is disrupted, including the microvilli that facilitate absorption. As a result, bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (BOSI) can inhibit nutrient absorption and lead to the following serious health problems.

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How you can assist once you have a test report for SIBO?
Once bacterial overgrowth has been detected, intervention strategies involving diet, digestive support, probiotics and antimicrobials can be used to treat the condition.
Successful eradication of BOSI has been shown to reduce bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain in patients more effectively than many other treatments for IBS.

Bacterial overgrowth may manifest silently, without overt clinical signs. Patients without clear symptoms of gastrointestinal distress may benefit from testing, especially those with a history of chronic constipation, hypochlorhydria (including use of acid-blocking drugs), or maldigestion.

Common Conditions:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Unexplained abdominal symptoms

• Wind and bloating

• The inability to tolerate sweet or starchy foods, fibre, or friendly flora supplements

• Abdominal distension

• Food sensitivities
   

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