• What does my fermentation score mean?

  A single Fermentation Score on its own may not tell you much. Your FoodMarble device is meant to be used overtime so that users can see trends and patterns in their fermentation based on their hydrogen and methane readings. By taking regular breath tests throughout the day, you will gain a deeper insight about your digestion and digestive system over time. We also strongly encourage users to log their symptoms, meals, sleep, and stress. It's important to consider that foods you ate earlier in tPopular

• AIRE 2: Combined Fermentation Score Explained

  A high fermentation score means that there is a high level of gas production happening in your digestive system. The key is understanding how this gas production is affecting you by logging your symptoms.  In relation to how the scores are split, a score of 6.0 with a 1:1 hydrogen to methane split would mean a 3.0 score of both hydrogen and methane - which is low for each gas. As you may be aware from the information within the app, f-scores are categorised as low, medium and high:Popular

• SIBO monitoring with AIRE 2

  Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a build up of certain types of bacteria in the small intestine. That’s where you absorb nutrients from your food. Instead, the bacteria can ‘eat’ the food, producing gases in the process. The build up of the gases can leave you bloated and in pain, but there are loads of other symptoms of SIBO like unintended weight loss, brain fog and skin issues. AIRE 2 can help you monitor your SIBO and track any changes over time. Monitoring your gas levels wiPopular

• Your Results: Hydrogen & methane

  Bacterial Fermentation in the Gut Gases are produced directly during fermentation by the bacteria in your gut. Bacterial fermentation is normal and healthy. In fact, it helps to keep our body and gut in good shape. Fermentation only becomes problematic if a rapid build-up of these gases occurs, as it can cause bloating, pain and other symptoms. Hydrogen An important point to keep in mind is that hydrogen levels tend to be more responsive to what you eat. This makes hydrogen morePopular

• 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: IngestePopular

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 theSome 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

• 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 tFew 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

• 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

• 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

• 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