How Can AIRE 2 Help with IBS?

Can AIRE 2 help me with my IBS?

Visceral hypersensitivity (sensitivity to distension of the GI tract) and altered motility (constipation or diarrhea) are characteristics of IBS. About 40% of those with IBS tend to have more diarrhea. About one third of those with IBS are generally more constipated. The remainder switch between constipation and diarrhea. Those with IBS-C tend to have more methane producing microbes than those with IBS-D. Measuring both gases can help you gain clarity around your symptoms, in particular constipation.

Can AIRE 2 Help Me with My IBS?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that can look very different from person to person.

Two common characteristics are:

• Visceral hypersensitivity (a heightened sensitivity to stretching or distension in the digestive tract)
• Altered motility (changes in how food moves through the gut, leading to constipation, diarrhea, or both)

Different types of IBS

• Around 40% of people with IBS experience more diarrhea (IBS-D).
• About one-third tend to have more constipation (IBS-C).
• The rest switch between the two (IBS-M, mixed type).

Interestingly, people with IBS-C often have more methane-producing microbes, while those with IBS-D tend to have fewer.

How AIRE 2 can help

Because AIRE 2 measures both hydrogen and methane, it can give you extra clarity about what might be driving your symptoms:

• Hydrogen levels can indicate how your body ferments certain foods.
• Methane levels are often associated with slower gut transit and constipation.

By tracking these gases day to day, alongside your diet and symptoms, AIRE 2 can help you spot patterns and start to understand what may be contributing to your IBS flare-ups.

Important note

AIRE 2 cannot be used to diagnose IBS. But if you’ve already been diagnosed, it can be a powerful companion to help you:

• Learn more about your digestion
• See how your symptoms connect to your fermentation patterns
• Share insights with your healthcare team to support your treatment plan

✨ Takeaway: If you live with IBS, AIRE 2 can’t provide a diagnosis — but it can empower you to better understand your symptoms, especially when it comes to constipation and methane levels. Used alongside medical care, it can help you take steps toward greater clarity and control over your digestive health.

Updated on: 16/09/2025