Hydrogen breath testing is a non-invasive measurement of hydrogen on the breath, as a result of sugars or carbohydrates not being digested fully. Bacteria in the colon digest and convert sugars and ca
Hydrogen breath testing is a non-invasive measurement of hydrogen on the breath, as a result of sugars or carbohydrates not being digested fully. Bacteria in the colon digest and convert sugars and carbohydrates into gases, the main gas being hydrogen. Under normal circumstances most sugars and carbohydrates are digested in the small intestine, however, when this does not happen they then reach the colon where there are a larger number of bacteria and as such cause an increase in the amount of hydrogen being produced.
Use the hydrogen breath testing system for sugar, carbohydrate and other malabsorption/intolerances.
The H2 Check is suitable for all age groups of users. Its principle use is for the simple diagnosis of lactose, fructose or sucrose intolerance.
Using a special re-breathing technique, users are required to simply tidal breath into theH2 Checkfor immediate results in parts per million.
Hydrogen breath testingis a non-invasive measurement of hydrogen on the breath, as a result of sugars or carbohydrates not being digested fully.
Bacteria in the colon digest and convert sugars and carbohydrates into gases, the main gas being hydrogen.
Under normal circumstances most sugars and carbohydrates are digested in the small intestine, however, when this does not happen they then reach the colon where there are a larger number of bacteria and as such cause an increase in the amount of hydrogen being produced.
As a result,the hydrogenthat is produced by bacteria is absorbed through the wall of the small or large intestine. The hydrogen then travels to the lungs where it is released and exhaled in the breath where it can be measured by the H2 Check.
One of the most frequent hydrogen breath tests is forlactose intolerance. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
Unless it is changed into glucose it cannot be absorbed into the body. This change happens when the lactose passes through the stomach into the small intestine and comes into contact with something called Lactase. If there is insufficient lactase presentthe lactose can notbe broken down, this in turn leads toLactose Intolerance.
Bacterial overgrowth can also be determined using hydrogen breath testing, The number of bacteria is greatest in the colon but much lower in the small intestine.
Also, the types of bacteria within the small intestine are different from the types of bacteria within the colon. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to a condition in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria are present in the small intestine, and are similar to the bacteria found in the colon.
| Model | H2 Check |
|---|---|
| In Depth | USER ADVANTAGES: Suitable for all age groups Results instantly displayed Rebreathing technique allows tidal breaths to be performed to collect samples Suitable for all types of sugar and carbohydrate malabsorption/intolerance Very low running costs SPECIFICATION: Gas Detected Hydrogen Concentration Range 6 500 PPM Sensitivity 1ppm Warm Up Time 15 seconds Detection Sensor Used Electrochemical fuel cell Operating Temperature 5 30 Celsius Display 128 X 64 pixels Graphic LCD Operating Humidity 30% to 90% RH Accuracy 5% or 5 ppm whichever is greater Dimensions 135mm x 65mm x 30mm Weight (approximate) 180g including battery Battery Life 30 hours of continuous use |
