Breath Hydrogen

    Last Updated: February 12, 2020

    A measurement of the fermentation of carbohydrates. It's particularly used to measure lactose intolerance, as lactose will lead to substantial fermentation if not absorbed.

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    1. Lactase Enzyme - Barillas C, Solomons NWEffective reduction of lactose maldigestion in preschool children by direct addition of beta-galactosidases to milk at mealtimePediatrics.(1987 May)
    2. Low-FODMAP Diet - Emma P Halmos, Victoria A Power, Susan J Shepherd, Peter R Gibson, Jane G MuirA diet low in FODMAPs reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndromeGastroenterology.(2014 Jan)
    3. Low-FODMAP Diet - Stephanie K Gaskell, Bonnie Taylor, Jane Muir, Ricardo J S CostaImpact of 24-h high and low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharide, and polyol diets on markers of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome in response to exertional heat stressAppl Physiol Nutr Metab.(2020 Jun)
    4. Lactase Enzyme - Ibba I, Gilli A, Boi MF, Usai PEffects of exogenous lactase administration on hydrogen breath excretion and intestinal symptoms in patients presenting lactose malabsorption and intoleranceBiomed Res Int.(2014)
    5. Lactase Enzyme - Ojetti V, Gigante G, Gabrielli M, Ainora ME, Mannocci A, Lauritano EC, Gasbarrini G, Gasbarrini AThe effect of oral supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri or tilactase in lactose intolerant patients: randomized trialEur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci.(2010 Mar)
    6. Lactase Enzyme - Rosado JL, Solomons NW, Lisker R, Bourges HEnzyme replacement therapy for primary adult lactase deficiency. Effective reduction of lactose malabsorption and milk intolerance by direct addition of beta-galactosidase to milk at mealtimeGastroenterology.(1984 Nov)
    7. Lactase Enzyme - de Vrese M, Laue C, Offick B, Soeth E, Repenning F, Thoß A, Schrezenmeir JA combination of acid lactase from Aspergillus oryzae and yogurt bacteria improves lactose digestion in lactose maldigesters synergistically: A randomized, controlled, double-blind cross-over trialClin Nutr.(2015 Jun)
    8. Lactase Enzyme - Solomons NW, Guerrero AM, Torun BDietary manipulation of postprandial colonic lactose fermentation: II. Addition of exogenous, microbial beta-galactosidases at mealtimeAm J Clin Nutr.(1985 Feb)
    9. Lactase Enzyme - Montalto M, Nucera G, Santoro L, Curigliano V, Vastola M, Covino M, Cuoco L, Manna R, Gasbarrini A, Gasbarrini GEffect of exogenous beta-galactosidase in patients with lactose malabsorption and intolerance: a crossover double-blind placebo-controlled studyEur J Clin Nutr.(2005 Apr)
    10. Low-FODMAP Diet - Tim J Sloan, Jonna Jalanka, Giles A D Major, Shanthi Krishnasamy, Sue Pritchard, Salah Abdelrazig, Katri Korpela, Gulzar Singh, Claire Mulvenna, Caroline L Hoad, Luca Marciani, David A Barrett, Miranda C E Lomer, Willem M de Vos, Penny A Gowland, Robin C SpillerA low FODMAP diet is associated with changes in the microbiota and reduction in breath hydrogen but not colonic volume in healthy subjectsPLoS One.(2018 Jul 26)
    11. Lactase Enzyme - Corazza GR, Benati G, Sorge M, Strocchi A, Calza G, Gasbarrini Gbeta-Galactosidase from Aspergillus niger in adult lactose malabsorption: a double-blind crossover studyAliment Pharmacol Ther.(1992 Feb)
    12. Low-FODMAP Diet - Derrick K Ong, Shaylyn B Mitchell, Jacqueline S Barrett, Sue J Shepherd, Peter M Irving, Jessica R Biesiekierski, Stuart Smith, Peter R Gibson, Jane G MuirManipulation of dietary short chain carbohydrates alters the pattern of gas production and genesis of symptoms in irritable bowel syndromeJ Gastroenterol Hepatol.(2010 Aug)
    13. Lactase Enzyme - Medow MS, Thek KD, Newman LJ, Berezin S, Glassman MS, Schwarz SMBeta-galactosidase tablets in the treatment of lactose intolerance in pediatricsAm J Dis Child.(1990 Nov)