How the Gut Microbiome Influences Everything from Cancer Treatment to Inflammation
The Dr. Hyman Show
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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