Test del respiro con lattulosio: scopri come questo semplice esame rivela la SIBO

Learn how the lactulose breath test reveals SIBO quickly and noninvasively. This test involves drinking a lactulose solution and collecting breath samples over several hours to measure hydrogen and methane produced by gut bacteria. Because it is noninvasive and can be completed in a short visit, the lactulose breath test is a practical tool to detect small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and guide relief quickly. A positive result suggests bacteria in the small intestine are fermenting the lactulose, which helps tailor the next steps. How the test works and how results guide relief. After drinking the lactulose solution, breath samples are taken at defined intervals. A rise in breath hydrogen (and sometimes methane) helps locate where overgrowth is occurring, and the pattern over time aids in differentiating SIBO from normal digestion. Early and sustained increases point to SIBO, while later elevations may reflect colonic fermentation. The clinician will interpret the timing and magnitude of the gas rise to determine the presence of SIBO, the likely location, and the best relief strategy, which may include antibiotics, herbal regimens, dietary adjustments, or probiotics. InnerBuddies adds a powerful, data-driven layer to gut testing through its white-label Gut Health Operating System. The platform provides a Gut Microbiome Health Index—a score from 0 to 100 that reflects overall gut health (the score is based on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia). It also shows Bacteria Abundances, including a top 40 bacteria panel, so you can see how you compare against a healthy cohort. Bacteria Functions are categorized and labeled as positive or negative, with functional pathway comparisons to the healthy reference. For targeted groups—from Healthy Aging to Endurance Sports—Target Group Analysis dives into the microbiome on the pathways that matter most for your goals. And with Personalized Nutrition Advice (based on your 3-day food diaries and stool data) plus Personalized Probiotics and Prebiotics recommendations, InnerBuddies translates test results into practical steps. Beyond analysis, InnerBuddies offers consumer-ready gut test solutions and a flexible white-label framework for partners. You can explore their microbiome test product, and see how the platform can power your own gut health offering at scale: InnerBuddies product page. If you’re interested in ongoing support and wellness, the Gut Health Membership provides ongoing insights and updates: InnerBuddies subscription page. And for brands and clinics looking to collaborate, the B2B pathway is open here: InnerBuddies B2B page.