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We all have trillions of bacteria living in our large intestine. These help us with many bodily functions and are essential for good health.

Problems arise when these bacteria move into the small intestine. This affects the small intestine’s ability to do the important work of digesting and absorbing nutrients, leading to a wide variety of symptoms.

For this test, you simply drink a sugary solution and collect breath samples at regular intervals over three hours. The gas found in your breath allow us to see whether there are bacteria in your small intestine and, if so, what type they are.

Based on this information, you will receive targeted nutrition and lifestyle advice to help keep your bacteria in check—and your health on the right track.

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• SIBO breath test, analysed by our leading and accredited lab partners 
• (Free) A review of your test results by a qualified practitioner
• (Free) A detailed symptom survey, reviewed by a qualified practitioner 
• (Free) Bespoke report translating your results into easy to digest insights 
• (Free) Tailored supplement plan, based on your results and your symptoms 
• (Free) Expertly designed food lists, evidenced to reduce symptoms and aid gut repair
• (Free) A mini Healthpath pillars of health education program, designed to support your health journey
• Convenient home test kit 

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SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. Just like unwanted house guests, they have wandered into your small intestine and started to wreak havoc. As a result, your intestine cannot do its job properly - leading to your symptoms.

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Test for SIBO using a simple, at-home hydrogen methane breath test. Our SIBO Breath Test uses specialist gas chromatography to assess the presence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Designed to measure the levels of hydrogen and methane, this simple and reliable test is the gold-standard for assessing the presence of SIBO in those who may present with chronic symptoms of IBS.

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- SIBO Hydrogen video: https://vimeo.com/390725220 
- SIBO Methane video: https://vimeo.com/390725926 

Dear

Congratulations on getting this far. I have reviewed your symptom survey and test results to create your personalised plan. 

Please read through my commentary below and watch the video above to understand more about your results.

The recommendations are appropriate for x, y, z symptoms, while dealing with any underlying imbalances, via food, lifestyle and supplement changes. 

Your results

Please find your Healthpath SIBO report attached and the original results from the laboratory.

• Your results have come back positive for SIBO, based on your hydrogen levels.

• Your results have come back negative for SIBO, based on your hydrogen levels.

• Your results have come back positive for methane. Methane has been associated with constipation and IBS in the research, but this is not always the case.

Your results have come back negative, but the shape of your graph indicates possible microbial imbalance. 

Even though these results are negative, I can create a beneficial program for you, based on your symptoms. It can often be the case that rather than an overgrowth, there may simply be an imbalance in the bacteria. This may be happening in the small or the large intestine - the SIBO breath test only looks at the small intestine. 

When assessing your results, we expect to see a rise in hydrogen in the final hour of the test. This is when the lactulose solution you drank enters the large intestine and is fermented by the bacteria there. 

As you can see, your results don’t show this rise in hydrogen. Possible reasons for this are:

• The lactulose did not enter the large intestine during the ‘normal’ time period. This would typically manifest as severe constipation.

• The lactulose travelled through the intestines excessively quickly, resulting in a lack of fermentation. This would typically manifest as severe diarrhoea.

• Not much hydrogen was produced. This can occur if you’ve recently taken a course of antibiotics or anti-microbials. 

• Instead of hydrogen, hydrogen sulphide may have been produced. Symptoms associated with this include bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhoea or constipation (or fluctuation between the two) and eggy-smelling gas.

There is 1 sample missing in your results due to low levels of carbon dioxide in one of your sample tubes. This does not affect the interpretation of your test.

Your recommendations

Your program has been created based on your results and your symptom survey. It is designed to balance your microbiome and support your gut health, addressing the findings listed above.

You can find the key features of your program in your dashboard. These include:

• Food: The Modified Healthpath Plate: I have selected this food plan for you, please follow it for 6-8 weeks. It is similar to the low FODMAP diet, and removes common antagonists while we target your imbalances with supplements and lifestyle changes.

• Food: The Healthpath Plate: A diverse diet is the best investment to long term health. Use this food plan as inspiration, after following the restricted diet. Go to Food for both food plans. 

• Supplements: I have hand-picked supplements, based on your test results and symptoms. Go to Supplements to learn more.

• Resources: I’ve included additional educational material, also based on your symptoms and test results. Take some time to read and watch these, as education is key to the next steps of your journey. Go to Resources.

I recommend that you follow this program for 8 - 12 weeks, using the Modified Healthpath plate first, changing gradually to the Healthpath plate from 6-8 weeks onwards.  

I have selected these from our library of evidence-based food plans, designed to improve gut health. This isn’t a prescription, instead the plans should act as a guide.

If you see foods that are a trigger for your symptoms, please feel free to swap them for others and aim to reintroduce later. Learn about our food approach

Additional suggestions

In light of your symptoms of heartburn, you may like to look into a device called an IQoro.  This is a neuromuscular training device and may help to improve the severity of these symptoms by strengthening the lower oesophageal sphincter. You can learn more about it here - IQoro 

Given your history/test results/medications/nature of your symptoms, you may find it beneficial to work with a practitioner. I would recommend **add name** from our team, as they are very experienced with *xxx*. 

Meet our team though, to pick the practitioner that feels right for you. Learn about our consultations here.

If you would like to test further, a Gut Health test may offer additional information into the bacterial balance in the digestive system. Learn about our tests

It would be worth considering including 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds and/or 2 kiwi fruit (with skin) each day. We find these very helpful additions when looking to improve frequency of bowel movements.

What happens next

Grab a cuppa, and take some time to read through your results. Explore the recommendations and resources I’ve provided for you, in your dashboard. This is a great way to set yourself up for success. 

Your plan has everything you need to get started. But we’re here to help if you need us.

Register for our support groups, run online, twice a month. 

Learn more about our service and the options available.

As a final point, remember that test results are just one piece of your health puzzle. The best way to feel great is through small, targeted actions—and you have everything you need here to get started.

In health,

Martin Cohen

 

Important disclaimer: 

While testing can be helpful in finding the underlying reasons for your symptoms, they’re only one part of the picture and we don’t recommend using the results in isolation. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, planning on becoming pregnant, taking medication, or seeking diagnoses for a medical condition, consult with a qualified Functional Medicine practitioner and your local GP.

 

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