It is diagnosed through a breath test that measures methane levels and is also referred to as Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)
Importantly, these studies controlled for important covariates such as age, BMI, smoking, chronotype, and timing of sample collection, reinforcing the robustness of this association 177,178,179,180,181,182
Costs are divided into initial intensive sessions and ongoing maintenance treatments, with packages often offering better value
NICE guidance emphasises the importance of appropriate investigation before initiating treatment
However, these side effects are temporary and will resolve within hours of the treatment