• What does my fermentation score mean?

  A fermentation score is an objective reading of the gases (hydrogen and methane) detected in your breath at a given time. It provides a snapshot of the fermentation activity happening in your gut — a natural process driven by your gut microbes as they break down certain carbohydrates or FODMAPs as they're also referred to. 📊 One Score vs. Trends Over Time A single fermentation score on its own may not tell you much. What’sPopular

• Your Results: Hydrogen & methane

  Fermentation is a natural and healthy process. In your gut, bacteria break down certain carbohydrates through fermentation, producing gases as byproducts — primarily hydrogen and methane. Fermentation plays a vital role in maintaining a balanced gut environment. However, when gas builds up too quickly or in large amounts, it can lead to discomfort, such as bloating, cramping, or changes in bowel habits. 💨 Hydrogen Hydrogen isPopular

• Combined Fermentation Score Explained

  📊 How Fermentation Scores Are Calculated Fermentation scores (or F-scores) reflect the combined levels of hydrogen and methane gases in your breath. For example: A total score of 6.0 with a 1:1 hydrogen to methane ratio means: Hydrogen = 3.0 Methane = 3.0 This would be considered low for each gas individually, even though the total score falls into the medium range. 📈 Score Ranges in the App As outlined in the app, fermentation scores are categorized asPopular

• SIBO monitoring with AIRE 2

  color 000000 (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) & How AIRE 2 Can Help) Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where certain types of bacteria grow in excess in the small intestine — the part of the digestive system where you absorb most of your nutrients. Instead of your body absorbing the food, these bacteria begin to ferment it, producing gases like hydrogen and methane. This gas buildup can lead to bloating, discomfort, and other syPopular

• High scores most evenings? Transit time & FODMAP stacking explained!

  If you've just started your breath testing journey with FoodMarble and you've noticed that your results trend upwards over the course of the day, most days, here are two important factors to consider when reviewing and interpreting your results: Gastric Transit Time Gastric transit time is the time it takes for ingested material to journey through your digestive system. Gastric transit times vary a lot from person to person, so the following information should act as a guide: IngesteSome readers

• I keep getting high Fermentation Scores - Help?

  Fermentation occurs naturally and high levels of fermentation are not necessarily a bad thing. The benefit of using your FoodMarble device consistently is that you will be able to track your levels of fermentation over time and see if there are any changes over time. The changes in fermentation scores related to the different foods that you log on the app will allow you understand how your uniqueSome readers

• Persistently High Methane Levels

  If you purchased a FoodMarble device because you were experiencing bothersome symptoms, but prior to this, you had never been formally medically diagnosed with IBS or another condition, you may have made some personal discoveries about your food triggers and intolerances with the help of your device and/or the Food Intolerance Tests. What if you discovered that you have persistently high methane levels? Some FoodMarble users discover that they have persistently elevated methane levels tSome readers

• Helpful tips to understand your results

  Look for High Readings When you see increases in your breath readings, that indicates that what you ate or drank hasn’t been fully digested and is now being fermented in your gut by the bacteria that live there. After a breath test, the app will show you the meals you’ve logged. It will also show you how much of those hard-to-digest FODMAPs are in each meal, so you can link an increase in breath readings to something you ate or drank. It's Personal to You Everyone has a completely difSome readers

• Low scores, but feeling bloated?

  Bloating, abdominal (belly) pain, diarrhea, cramps and gases can be caused by any number of issues. Your FoodMarble device tracks one type of activity (fermentation), so some other causes of bloating may not be reflected in your fermentation scores.  This can include non-food triggers, such as stress and fatigue, which is why we encourage you to log these factors in the FoodMarble app. Some bloating can also be caused by liquid, rather than gases. When you experience symptoms that aren't rSome readers

• What f-scores should I strive for?

  'What f-scores should I strive for?' The FoodMarble CX team is often asked the question 'What f-scores should I strive for?' by those who are struggling with high fermentation levels and battling daily symptoms. Each time, we explain that the answer isn't clearcut. Firstly, the goal shouldn't be to get to zero. While you may experience less symptoms when your f-scores are low, we need to think about our amazing gut microbiome and how to take care of it. Fermentation and tSome readers

• Back to back tests showing different results?

  If you do multiple tests in quick succession, the moisture on the sensor can skew your results. For this reason, we recommend leaving at least one hour between breath tests, and taking no more than 10 tests during a regular day. When you're completing a food intolerance test, you will go through the Discovery section of the app and once you begin the test, the FoodMarble app will communicate to your device signalling for it to remain powered on with the sensors warmed up for the duration of theFew readers

• Challenge Day: High baseline reading

  Low Baseline Hydrogen Before commencing your FoodMarble challenge, the app will prompt you to take a baseline breath test. It's important to record a low baseline hydrogen reading before proceeding with the challenge. Your hydrogen levels need to be low enough to ensure that we can easily measure any change that happens during the test. Your baseline hydrogen levels should be under 3.5 beFew readers

• Considerations when comparing day-to-day scores with other test results

  AIRE 2 is a hydrogen and methane breath testing device which is an ideal tool for those who have already been diagnosed with IBS or SIBO, as it allows you to monitor your breath readings day to day, tracking any change over time. If you've previously been diagnosed with SIBO, having completed a SIBO test under the guidance of a medical professional, you might be tempted to compare these results with your AIRE 2 day to day readings, however there are a few things to keep in mind: Firstly, dFew readers

• Inulin Challenge: Late rise in your f-scores

  Concerned about Inulin? If you completed your inulin challenge and your fermentation levels didn't rise throughout the 3-hour testing window, you would have been given the option to extend the test by an hour. If by then you still hadn't observed a rise in your fermentation levels, the FoodMarble app would have calculated your final test result as low. If you began to experience some symptoms which prompted you to continue testing hourly for the rest of the day and sure enough you notiFew readers

• Antibiotics, Probiotics and Prebiotics

  How do antibiotics impact the gut microbiome? Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. While antibiotics can be crucial for treating infections, they can also have unintended effects on a person's gut microbiome, which is a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that live in the gastrointestinal tract. It can take weeks for your gut microbiome to build back up after a course of antibiotics. How do antibiotics iFew readers

• There's something about Inulin

  What is Inulin? Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that belongs to a class of carbohydrates known as fructans and it is found in a wide range of food. It is especially prevalent in garlic, onions, and root vegetables. It is also a major component of wheat, so you will find inulin in foods such as bread, pasta, and cereals. What have AIRE 2 users discovered about Inulin? Among the FODMAPs tested in the Food Tolerance Kits, inulin has been identified as a digestive troublemaker aFew readers

• Lactulose Test Results vs Day to Day Readings

  Why You Can’t Compare Daily Breath Readings to a Lactulose Test Daily breath tests and lactulose challenge tests are two very different tools—and their results aren’t directly comparable. A lactulose test is done while fasting. You drink a synthetic sugar, and your gut’s response is measured in a clean, controlled setting. This helps identify specific fermentation patterns, but it doesn’t reflect how your gut behaves in real life. Daily breath readings, on the other hand, happen dFew readers