Sucrose Intolerance

Sucrose, or table sugar, is the most common disaccharide. It is produced by plant cells, and contains both glucose and fructose molecules.

Although most people tolerate sucrose in their digestive systems, some do not. When they eat or drink products containing sucrose, they experience mild to severe symptoms including abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. These painful symptoms may be greatly diminished if sucrose intolerance is detected, and an appropriate dietary regimen is followed.

Hydrogen Breath Test for Sucrose Intolerance

Our simple breath test can provide a rapid diagnosis of sucrose 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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