lactose intolerance

Name: lactose intolerance
Brand: Ory-Berlin
SKU: SQ5429098
Price: 57.36 EUR
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€57,36 EUR

Breath gas analysis | Home self-test including results report

✓ for persistent digestive disorders after consuming dairy products

✓ is being investigated: lactose intolerance (hydrogen and methane formation)

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INGREDIENTS & COMPOSITION

Dairy products are particularly nutrient-rich, and avoiding them can lead to deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals. In lactose intolerance, the lactose ingested with food is only partially or not at all broken down by lactase in the small intestine, which can lead to digestive disorders. Lactose-free alternatives such as soy, almond, cereal, and lactose-free milk are readily available today and important for meeting daily nutrient needs.

DELIVERY & TIMEFRAME

This test offers the possibility of being performed without having to travel to a doctor or alternative practitioner. The results are available within a few days.

APPLICATION & DOSAGE

Remove the consecutively numbered sample tubes from the transport tubes in the shipping carton. You no longer need to label the tubes, as they are barcoded. Lay out the tubes in order (Nos. 1 – 5). Hold the mouthpiece with the breathing bag in one hand while holding the labeled sample tube No. 1 in the other hand. Breathe in normally (do not breathe deeply) and then blow the air out through the mouthpiece into the bag so that it slowly fills and flows out through the hole at the end of the bag. While you are still breathing out, so that the bag is still filled with your breath, insert the sample tube (with the rubber stopper side) onto the sampling device attached to the side of the mouthpiece and apply light pressure. A needle will pierce the rubber stopper of the sample tube. Your breath will now flow into the vacuum-sealed tube. Remove the sample tube from the sampling device and prepare it for shipping. After collecting the reference sample (No. 1), drink the test solution. Note the time on the test report (this corresponds to test time 0). After 30, 60, 120, and 180 minutes, collect the remaining breath samples as described in steps 1 to 3. Also note the times of each breath sample on the test report.

BENEFITS & SPECIAL FEATURES

No travel to and from the doctor/alternative practitioner necessary

Biochemistry of lactose intolerance

. Biochemistry of lactose intolerance

Historical origin of lactase

Lactase is an enzyme necessary to break down lactose, the milk sugar, into glucose and galactose. The historical origin of lactase is closely linked to the evolution of humans and their dietary habits. Originally, humans were lactose intolerant because mammals, including humans, normally lose their ability to produce lactase after weaning. However, this changed with the domestication of animals and the introduction of dairy products into the diet. This cultural change led to a genetic adaptation in some populations in which lactase production was maintained even into adulthood. This genetic adaptation varies in prevalence among different populations and is related to the reliance on dairy products in the traditional diet.

Physical effects without lactase

In lactose intolerance, a lack of lactase in the small intestine results in the lactose ingested with food not being fully broken down. The remaining lactose reaches the large intestine, where it is metabolized by the bacteria there, forming gas and short-chain fatty acids. This leads to typical symptoms such as a feeling of fullness, bloating, diarrhea, and cramps. In addition to these gastrointestinal complaints, non-specific symptoms such as headaches and fatigue can also occur. Around 15–20% of the German population suffer from these symptoms due to lactose intolerance. If an intolerance is diagnosed, it is particularly important to meet daily nutrient requirements (especially calcium), often through lactose-free alternatives such as soy, almond, or cereal milk.

Studies on lactase deficiency

Lactose intolerance is a common intolerance that affects approximately 15–20% of the German population. A lack of lactase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose, leads to incomplete digestion. The remaining lactose enters the large intestine, where it is broken down by bacteria, producing gas and fatty acids. This leads to symptoms such as bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and cramps. These symptoms can occur even when the activity of the lactase enzymes in the small intestine decreases, which often occurs in adulthood. Because dairy products contain important nutrients, avoiding them increases the risk of deficiencies, although there are now a variety of lactose-free alternatives. In addition to the aforementioned gastrointestinal problems, symptoms can also include non-specific complaints such as headaches and fatigue. An H2 breath test can reliably detect lactose intolerance by measuring the exhaled hydrogen produced by the bacteria that break down lactose in the large intestine.

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What does the package contain?

The package contains consecutively numbered sample tubes (No. 1 - 5), a mouthpiece with a breathing bag for sample collection, the necessary test solution and a test protocol for recording the time of sampling.

How should it be used?

To perform the breath gas analysis to determine lactose intolerance, follow the instructions by using the consecutively numbered sample tubes, blowing your breath into the bag, drinking the test solution and collecting the breath gas samples at prescribed intervals of 30, 60, 120 and 180 minutes and recording them on the test report.

Are there any possible side effects?

When used as directed, no side effects are known. If you experience any individual intolerances or allergies, discontinue use and consult a physician. This test is for analysis purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.

Who should not use this product?

Persons under 18 years of age should not take the test without adult supervision; if you have a serious medical condition, you should consult a doctor beforehand.

How should it be stored?

Store the test kit in a cool, dry place between 2°C and 25°C, away from direct sunlight. The product should not be frozen. Samples should be shipped promptly after collection to ensure the quality of the results. Keep out of reach of children.