SIBO Breath Testing with Eric Hamilton | Ep. 82

In this, the last episode of season 2, learn all about SIBO breath testing as Rebecca is joined by Eric Hamilton from Quinton Instrument Company. Rebecca and Eric discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the SIBO breath test, from how the test actually works, to what to do if you cheat on your prep diet. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about testing for SIBO then you can’t miss this episode.

How Eric’s own personal experience of SIBO testing and treatment has helped him to deeply understand the conditionWhy you would test for SIBO rather than just working from symptomsHow a SIBO breath test actually worksWhy it’s important to follow the prep diet before your breath testWhat you can eat on the breath test prep diet, following your practitioners adviceWhat can happen to your results if you don’t follow the prep diet prior to testingHow to perform the SIBO breath test effectivelyUnderstanding what is being measured with the breath testWhat to do if you cheat with your prep diet before testingWhy scheduling time for your prep diet and testing is importantThe lead up to testing, what you need to avoidWhat the difference is between the lactulose and glucose breath testsHow your SIBO breath test results are interpreted by a practitionerWhat is considered a positive SIBO breath test, looking at the Rome Consensus and North American ConsensusHydrogen Sulphide testing research and developmentHow accurate a SIBO breath test isRemembering to look at the complete picture with your own healthGrab your 20% off your SIBO Breath test from Quintron using the code - HEALTHYGUT

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