Fructose intolerance
ABOUT THE TEST
The test consists of administering a fructose solution orally and collecting the exhaled air at different times. (each 30 minutes), to determine the amount of hydrogen and/or methane exhaled through the breath. The total duration of the test is 3 hours and a half (210 minutes).
Under normal conditions, fructose is absorbed in the small intestine.. If there is insufficient absorption of fructose due to a deficiency in its intestinal transporter, This reaches the large intestine where it is fermented by resident bacteria., producing gases (hydrogen and/or methane) which are partially absorbed by the blood and expelled through the breath. Thus, according to the results obtained for expired hydrogen and/or methane for each intake, we can detect a possible fructose intolerance.
To interpret the results you should go to a specialist who knows your clinical situation., This being essential in the event that any of the results are positive.
Fructose and sorbitol intolerance
ABOUT THE TEST
The test consists of administering a solution of fructose and sorbitol orally and collecting the expired air at different times. (each 30 minutes), to determine the amount of hydrogen and/or methane exhaled through the breath. The total duration of the test is 3 hours and a half (210 minutes).
Under normal conditions, fructose and sorbitol are absorbed in the small intestine.. If there is insufficient absorption of any of these sugars due to a deficiency in their intestinal transporters, These reach the large intestine where they are fermented by resident bacteria., producing gases (hydrogen and/or methane) which are partially absorbed by the blood and expelled through the breath. Thus, according to the results obtained of hydrogen and/or methane exhaled for each intake, we can detect a possible intolerance to fructose and/or sorbitol.
To interpret the results you should go to a specialist who knows your clinical situation., This being essential in the event that any of the results are positive.
