{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Home Testing For SIBO with Claire Shortt, PhD and Aonghus Shortt, PhD | Rational Wellness Podcast 478","description":" IBS and SIBO Breath Testing with FoodMarble: Real-Time Hydrogen and Methane Monitoring Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast episode on IBS and SIBO with guests Angus Short, PhD (CEO\/co-founder) and Claire Short, PhD (chief clinical officer) of FoodMarble, creators of the handheld AIRE breath analyzer that measures hydrogen and methane in real time to track fermentation patterns at home. Inspired by Angus\u2019s wife\u2019s unresolved IBS symptoms and restrictive dieting, the device evolved from early prototypes into a validated product, including published research with Johns Hopkins showing equivalence to a leading mail-in breath test kit. They discuss following North American Consensus SIBO protocols (prep diet, fasting, lactulose or glucose, readings every 15 minutes for two hours with customizable options), additional at-home FODMAP intolerance tests, symptom\/diet\/stool tracking, and personalization. They note ongoing development of hydrogen sulfide measurement, factors affecting readings, and how monitoring can guide diet, supplements, and treatment choices. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:59 IBS SIBO Episode Setup 02:29 Why FoodMarble Started 06:54 Early Prototypes to Product 07:46 Clinical Validation Studies 10:06 How to Run SIBO Tests 12:34 FODMAP Intolerance Testing 16:11 Stool Microbiome Links 20:17 Building a Healthier Microbiome 24:30 Daily Tracking and H2S Sensor 27:00 Diet Variability Matters 27:39 Tracking Meals and Symptoms 28:56 Personalization Factors in Data 29:39 Meal Timing and Liquids 30:48 GLP-1s and Gut Transit 31:56 Patient Engagement and App Modes 33:38 Avoidance and Food Reintroduction 34:32 Lactose Myths and Hidden FODMAPs 36:09 How FODMAPs Really Work 39:20 Food Database and Alternatives 40:16 Enzymes and Supplement Testing 41:54 Breath Sampling Technique 44:28 Calibration and Device Longevity 48:18 Breath Testing Misconceptions 49:59 SIBO Treatments and Research 54:51 Wrap Up and Where to Buy Claire Shortt, PhD and Aonghus Shortt, PhD are the creators of the Food Marble, the handheld SIBO breath analyzer that measures hydrogen and methane in real time to track fermentation patterns at home. To learn more, go to FoodMarble.com and use the code WEITZ15 to get 15% off. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS\/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.   ","author_name":"Rational Wellness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drweitz.com","html":"