Fructose Intolerance

Fructose, or fruit sugar, is a naturally occurring sugar that is used as a sweetener in many foods, including many baby foods. Man-made fructose is also used as a sweetening ingredient in many foods.

Individuals with fructose intolerance may experience severe abdominal pain, bloating, diarhhea or constipation after ingesting food or drinks containing this sugar. These painful symptoms may be greatly diminished if fructose intolerance is detected, and an appropriate dietary regimen is followed.

Hydrogen Breath Test for Fructose Intolerance

Our simple breath test can provide a rapid diagnosis of fructose intolerance.

LacCheck - Breath Test Kit

LacCheck gives you the most accurate test results without the expense of instrumentation. The test is so easy to perform that many doctors prefer patients do the test at home, relieving waiting room congestion and allowing the patient greater flexibility and convenience.

Hydrogen breath test

Our breath test measures both hydrogen and methane production as the digestive process proceeds. Accurate analysis of these gases can be used to assist in the diagnosis of several conditions that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as...

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