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How the Gut Microbiome Influences Everything from Cancer Treatment to Inflammation

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Understanding Different Breath Test Results

Developing gas breath tests has revolutionized medical practice by identifying specific bacteria that cause hydrogen overgrowth (eashirishi a coli and clebs the ole pneumonia) leading to disruption in microbiome and high gas production. Methanogens in both colon and small bowel cause constipation and gas, while methane production leads to discomfort. The introduction of hydrogen sulfide testing has been transformative, revealing issues missed by standard breath tests.

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