FoodMarble Devices: Who are they designed for?
FoodMarble devices, both AIRE and AIRE 2, are small, handheld devices that can detect, through breath analysis, how much fermentation occurs with the different foods you eat. Our devices are like activity trackers for your gut. They can help determine how your body responds to different foods you eat. Over time, your FoodMarble device will allow you to find the foods most compatible with your unique digestive system and can help you discover which foods are causing your uncomfortable digestiveFew readersCan a device help with Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis issues?
Because the FoodMarble AIRE and AIRE 2 are not medical devices, if you have one of these conditions and your diet is directed by a doctor or dietician, you should speak with them before using a device. FoodMarble devices are not designed to diagnose, cure or prevent any medical condition.Few readersCan a device confirm if I'm gluten intolerant?
AIRE and AIRE 2 are not designed to detect gluten-related issues. If you think you may have a problem with gluten you should contact your physician for a test. However, many people who are not sensitive to gluten but still feel better when they avoid wheat may be reacting to carbohydrates like oligos-fructans. For some people, these ferment in the gut, which can be detected by your FoodMarble device. If you're reacting to specific carbohydrates rather than gluten (a protein), that changes wFew readersCan a device diagnose a medical condition?
FoodMarble devices are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Your FoodMarble device is like an activity tracker for your gut. It determines how your body responds to different foods you eat. Over time, it will allow you to find the foods that are most compatible with your unique digestive system. If you are unsure about the underlying cause of your digestive problems, you should contact your doctor in the first instance.Few readersCan I test for SIBO using AIRE 2?
What is SIBO? We have microbes living in every part of our body. This is totally normal and healthy. As we move through the digestive tract, the number of microbes at each site increases. We have the most microbes in our large intestine. However, sometimes excess microbes can end up in our small intestine. When this happens, a condition called small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur. Those with SIBO often have symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, belching, diarrheFew readersCan children/babies use a device?
Can a child successfully use a FoodMarble device like AIRE 2? Yes, FoodMarble devices can be used by children under the guidance and supervision of an adult. Use for children is exactly the same as it is for adults. As long as the child can comfortably pause their breathing for 3 seconds, followed by an immediate gentle and consistent exhalation for 5 seconds, they should have no trouble completing day to day breath tests. Can a child complete the food intolerance tests? Yes.Few readersI think I have methane dominant SIBO
It is important to speak with your doctor if you suspect you have SIBO. If you’ve received a diagnosis of SIBO from a doctor, this device could be helpful for tracking the levels of fermentation in your small intestine.Few readersCan AIRE 2 help me with my 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 arouFew readersI don't have IBS, but I have symptoms
I don't have IBS, but I do have symptoms - Can FoodMarble help me? The AIRE 2 is known for its effectiveness in assisting people who suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) as it helps individuals to identify their trigger foods and reduce symptoms. However, it's usefulness extends beyond this condition, particularly if you suffer from digestive discomfort after meals and experience symptoms that don't completely disrupt your life, though they bother you enough to want to do somethiFew readers