Foodmarble Review: How to Use Aire 2 for IBS and SIBO

Foodmarble Review: How to Use Aire 2 for IBS and SIBO// Figuring out your SIBO and IBS food symptoms can be tricky, but the Foodmarble Aire 2 is a handy and super useful device to help. In this Foodmarble Aire 2 unboxing video, I cover how to use the Foodmarble Aire 2 device for FODMAP tracking, SIBO testing at home, and general SIBO and IBS symptom tracking.
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[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks for watching! Have you used FoodMarble? What did you think? And remember, here are two ways I can help you with your IBS and SIBO: Download the Roadmap to Gut Recovery, which maps out the whole process I teach my clients to help them create an IBS relief plan that works: confluencenutrition.com/roadmap. OR book a call to learn more about getting my coaching in the Calm Digestion Method program: confluencenutrition.com/contact.

[@gabriellecohen9039]

You’re great at this!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thanks Gaby 💞

[@HelenaDavis]

Great summary Amanda

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Thank you, Helena :)

[@jmiogo]

Thank you!

[@stacydunn1110]

How do you buy the glucose drink for the sibo test?

[@bogdanm8439]

So happy I found this! I bought FoodMarble Aire 2 + food intolerance kit packs a while ago now, which I wanted to use but... I get high readings most mornings, before eating anything. I rarely saw the levels to be low. This morning before eating I had 7.1, mostly methane... I also did a prolonged water fasting and even after not eating for a few days, I still had some high or medium readings - do you have any idea why this could be? I just supposed that this device could be defective, but maybe it's not. I don't know even how to address this. I just downloaded your roadmap to gut discovery

[@celeste-236]

You should read the book that Dr William Davis wrote called Super Gut. It’s a 4 week plan to reprogram your microbiome.

[@reinadelmar11]

Thanks for this. I just got my Food Marble Aire 2 and am excited to try it! Does lactulose tend to cause a lot of bloating, more than say fruit juice if that is a trigger? I just drank a celery apple cucumber juice and got crazy bloated.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi there, lactulose does cause some discomfort for some people, but that juice will likely feel worse than the lactulose! Apple is high fodmap, and celery can be irritating for many.

[@Ruktiet]

Lactulose is highly fermentable, so yes, of course. Fruit juice is high in fructose, which your body can ansorb, unlike lactulose.

[@GearMaven]

Dr. William Davis, who actually pointed out TO Food Marble that the Aire device COULD be used for SIBO testing, recommends NOT hitting your gut biome with even that dose of glucose or lactulose for a SIBO test. Also, he says to "Ignore the package description of the applications of this device, as it only discusses its use to identify FODMAP foods for elimination, an approach that does nothing to address the SIBO CAUSING FODMAP intolerance." Instead he recommends an approach using simply 2 teaspoons of inulin, or another good prebiotic fiber, after your fasting baseline test (and when your Aire device has "recovered"). You can eat your normal bacon, eggs breakfast with the inulin. Then test every 30 minutes for about 3 hours to get a good timeline.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi GearMaven, Dr. Davis may promote this alternative if he chooses, but it's not the standardized testing method for confirming SIBO. These standards are developed via many scientists reaching consensus. I appreciate Dr. Davis's books, and think he has a lot of valuable things to say, but I don't think he's an expert in the specifics of SIBO testing, so I prefer to stick with the standards that the science and the labs developing the tests have created.

[@RioGirl16]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Dr. Davis did mention being friends with the creator of the device and recommends it for this purpose so now I’m confused 🤔 I just purchased the darn thing to check for SIBO/SIFO

[@nataliegreenan2297]

@@RioGirl16 I've also just purchased the device to diagnose SIBO having first heard about it through Dr Davis. Did you reach a conclusion on how best to go about conducting the test with this device?

[@RioGirl16]

@@nataliegreenan2297 funny you should ask because I started using the device a couple of days ago, well my husband and I have been sharing it. It’s supposed to measure methane and hydrogen gases. So far it’s been registering low for both of us which means that SIBO/SIFO is not an issue. I’m a little surprised because I would have thought that both of us would be positive for it

[@leonkennedy_softwaredev8108]

Are glucose and luctolose are included in the package with Aire 2 in order to test for Sibo? Or using fructose could be fine specifically to test for sibo? I wonder if it is possible to test for all types of sibo by myself if I don't work with any practitioner yet.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

You can't order the glucose packets unless your FoodMarble is connected with a practitioner. But you can order glucose from Amazon, you need 75 g to do the test. However, I don't think the app will allow you to do the challenge without being linked to a practitioner. This is one of the many things I support clients with inside my online program, would you like to learn more?

[@joeyassyrian]

What are the gas readings benchmarked when it comes to the scale, is it based on physical demographic like weight, race, sex, etc.? It looks like a one to ten scale? Also do you know if you have a specific brand of food rather than a meal, will it pull nutritional info for example if I take a popular protein shake?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi, the gas levels are given on a scale of 1-10, and I'm not sure if or how the app factors in your weight and gender. Your practitioner can see your gas values translated into parts per million (ppm). Regarding foods in the app, there are some branded foods, but certainly not all. Sometimes you have to create your meal by adding specific ingredients. It may have your specific protein shake, but also may not. I encourage you to reach out to the company for more specific information.

[@mollypensiero1663]

I have recently been diagnosed by the standard breath test oredered by my doctor of having hydrogen based SIBO. I just finished my 14 course of Rifaxin. I purchased the Aire2 device to monitor my progress. Is this a releible way of seeing if I back slide? Or do I need to get another SIBO breath test from Trio Smart?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Molly, you can use the Aire2 to monitor your day to day gas levels, but to really reevaluate where you're at with SIBO, you'll need to run another SIBO test. You can do this with the FoodMarble, but only if you have your account linked with a practitioner who can request the full SIBO test. Your day to day gas levels don't necessarily mean you have SIBO as your gut bacteria are responding to fermentable items in your diet.

[@johnmoriarty9881]

Hi Amanda I love the work you do and appreciate it. I have methane sibo and I recently bought a food marble aire 2. I have taken a biofilm disruptor for a month and I have just started taking Rifaxian/ neomycin for 2 weeks I am 7 days into this. And everyday I'm taking my methane and hydrogen readings with my aire2. They are always both at 10 is this due to the die off of the bacteria (herxhiemer reaction) or something else. My doctor doesn't know and food marble that's my question

[@jakekots6204]

Please update on how you go as I am starting this exact protocol soon too

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi John, sorry for my long delay in replying...the day to day food marble readings are responding to your diet, and are a reflection of the gas produced from the food you and your bacteria are consuming. FOr a true apples to apples comparison, you will want to retest your SIBO with a full breath test 2-3 weeks post treatment to compare how your SIBO levels have changed. This video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGrUpIiad7F-os0

[@CoLFC]

Hi, I've recently been through a load tests (stools/bloods) because I'm suffering with excessive bloating to the point sometimes I can't breath. All the tests came back clear so my doctor says its ibs. I have no pain, only discomfort. She prescribed alverine, it seems to have helped but at times I still get extremely bloated. Does this sound like ibs?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

It sounds like it meets the IBS criteria, but the question is 'What's causing the IBS?". Is this somthing you're looking for help solving?

[@sweetvictory3100]

Do you do consults in afternoons? I tried to book but i only see one time frame. Im a really complex unique case.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi there, Sweet VIctory, yes, I do, on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and I think Tuesdays as well. I'm in Pacific Time zone. Please email me at [e-mail] so we can find a time that will work for you.

[@ASMAA9177]

Hi! So I have been having upper abdominal pain with burping and fatigue on and off for over 15 years. Sometimes i get breaks for 2 years but when I have it it would last anywhere from 3-8 weeks. I was recently diagnosed with sibo but wondered if there is more to this gut issue. Does sibo symptom go away on their own and come back like this?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Serenity, it could if your motility changes at times for some reason. THere are other possibilities for fluctuating symptoms, like travel, seasonal issues (allergies), mold blooms, parasites that flare randomly, or there could be other reasons of course as well. A GI MAP or parasite screen could rule out the parasites.

[@vincentvega3747]

All these "I have the cure for reflux, SIBO, IBS channels" have 1 thing in common. They are all fed thru added sugars and carbs. Specially fermented carbs. Cut your carbs/added sugars drastically and try doing a 48 hour fast every 2-3 weeks and you will be better really soon. Keep on doing it for another 2-3 months and you'll most likely erradicate it that quick.

[@LivLeask]

Curious if you happen to know if the hydrogen sulfide will be a new device, or somehow integrated via software update to the Aire 2?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

THe AIRE2 has the sensor, and when FoodMarble brings that online, the AIRE2 will be able to detect all 3 gasses!

[@Rob__James]

​​@@ConfluenceNutrition4 months later.. can the device test all 3 gasses now?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@Rob__James not that I'm aware of. You remind me that I want to learn when that will get rolled out!

[@RamsesJ777X]

Am confused. Does this device comes with the solutions you have to drink to test SIBO? i want to use ir a diagnostic test. Does it come with all those solutions or do i have to buy them seperately?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi there, you have to buy them separately. You can buy the FODMAP test solutions direclty from FoodMarble. If you want lactulose, you need to have a prescriber order it (if you're in the US). If you want glucose to do a SIBO test, you need to have your practitioner request it when you order your Food Marble through them, or you can buy your own glucose to use in the test. If you search on Amazon, you just need plain glucose powder, 75 g per test.

[@aaronmiles3846]

You were blowing into the side that didn't have the mouthpiece. Was that an oversight or are you supposed to breath into that side?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hahaha, yes, that was a mistake in the demo for the video! Ooops.

[@wendyharvest4596]

Hello- thanks for the informative video. Do you know how I link my data to my practioner? I contacted FoodMarble and they were perplexed by my inquiry. Is there a way to acquire the backend data with the ppm info? Thank you-

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Your practitioner has to have a FoodMarble practitioner account...I have one of these, and then I can invite my clients to connect their device and data, and then I as the practitioner can see all their logged data: meals, breath readings, symptom logging, stool logging, and SIBO challenges, etc. The breath data is displayed in PPM on the practitioner side. So if your practitioner doesn't already have an account, they have to visit foodmarble.com/gi/ to learn more about creating an account.

[@wendyharvest4596]

Thank you!

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@wendyharvest4596 You're welcome :)

[@rachelm9350]

I'm confused. If my aire2 keeps showing low whenever i breath into it doesnt it mean i dont have sibo?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

If your diet is low in fermentable carbs, and you're using that diet to control symptooms, your gas levels could be under control, but if you test for SIBO using the glucose or lactulose, you might test positive. But you also may not have SIBO, and your discomfort could be caused by a different cause. Hope that helps.

[@lalareal180]

Does anyone know if the air 2 works with an android tablet, which essentially can be used just like a phone. I know air 2 works with androids... I contacted and asked company, but havent heard back yet.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

I don't know for sure, but I would assume that the app can be used on a tablet. You can try downloading it and see if it will let you!

[@sourabhshekhar845]

For the case of SIBO, what is the point of checking hydrogen/methane levels throughout the day? One will be eating multiple times in a day, and there would be food in the large intestine also, where most of the fermentation happens. So the gas levels would always come high, but it would be a false positive.

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

The main point with this testing is to track which foods are spiking your gas levels so you can make diet adjustments to reduce symptoms. It doesn't really matter where exactly the gas is coming from, but when used properly, the info from this testing helps you better manage symptoms. Thanks for watching!

[@danyechry]

"In the minute 2:57, you are using the device backwards.

[@bwitchedchristy]

My kid has fructose and lactose intolerance, could I use it to see what food make her worse? Or increase her hydrogen?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Yes, you can use the app to track food AND gas levels, and often see correlations between the two.

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

Just took my final breath test I’ll never take another one again. My sibo hydrogen was 28 and my methane was 15 six years of this nothing works breath test or not accurate because half of them showed that I didn’t even have sibo none of my symptoms of ever change since I first got it so done with it

[@puo2123]

ever done one with a doctor? Glucose or Lactulose?

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

@@puo2123 i’ve taken all 15 breath test in a doctors hospital setting and I follow the protocol strictly don’t waste your time or money. It’s all BS herbals don’t even work. Antibiotics are the wrong ones I don’t know anybody who’s been cured of Sibo once you get it that’s it going on different kinds of diet don’t do anything I get bloating even with water hundred thousand dollars later six years of test it’s all bullshit

[@jamesgaudet]

So what food ferments to methane and what ferments to hydrogen?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Most FODMAP/fermentable foods cause hydrogen as a byproduct. The methanogens typically consume hydrogen, so a methane problem often masks a hydrogen problem. However, for some people, some foods may clearly lead to methane gasses. The FoodMarble is great for assessing all of this, it's going to be unique for you.

[@cnnhean]

​@@ConfluenceNutrition I tried to speak with my doctor about sibo, but she was having non of it, i feel bloated all the time, and feel lots of abdominal pain. I try every thing, cutting carbs, and i always eat non proccessed food, but eating meat or vagetables, all makes me bloated to the point of pain and uncomfort. I hope that this device may help me with that, but ultimately i expected the doctor to cooperate, i wonder that if i'd show my results the doctor would be more open for helping me with this..

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@cnnhean maybe, maybe not. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors still don't know much about SIBO or understand it's connection to IBS symptoms. And worse, they often don't know the ins and outs of successfully addressing it. This is what I help people with, however. Would you like to learn more about how help my clients resolve their IBS?

[@cnnhean]

@@ConfluenceNutrition Yeah i would like to learn more. I get the feeling that some times doctors just don't want to help sometimes. A simple hydrogen test can do a ton invistigating the patient problem, yet the doctor i've seen acted at first as if there's no such thing, which is obviously not true. Luckily, i've contacted foodmarble, and they recommended me a doctor that works with their device in my area(belgium)

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@cnnhean got it, khen...I love FoodMarble! If you'd like to learn more about me and what I do, I recommend checking out my free training here: www.ibsandsibosystem.com/register. Take care!

[@butterbean77able]

I thought the shiney part was the mouthpiece?? You're breathing into the opposite end?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

HAHA! I keep mixing it up while using it! But it is just a pass through hole, so I do think you can breathe into either end and still get a good result. The shiny piece is removable, presumably so you can wash it after frequent use. Thanks for watching!

[@reinadelmar11]

@@ConfluenceNutrition The mouthpiece is the removable part, right?

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@reinadelmar11 Yes, that's correct.

[@vegasgal777]

Can you buy extra mouth pieces for other family members? We are suspecting SIBO for multiple family members (maybe from low DAO).

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

@@vegasgal777 Hmmm, I'm not sure. The company is usually quite responsive to customer questions so I encourage you to ask. The device is linked to your smartphone via an app, and also includes meal tracking, symtpom tracking and so on, so they may not recommend sharing so that your data aren't mixed up with other family members. Hope that helps.

[@v-22]

I have used this device for six months. If I could go back in time and give myself one piece of advice, it would be to not purchase this product. It's a scam, period.

[@chaymaem1658]

Hi, did you followed dr. William Davis protocole ?

[@beckywarberg8030]

Why did you use it for so long if you think it's a scam? And why do you think it's a scam?

[@v-22]

@beckywarberg8030 I tested this bs product by breathing short after on anothet phone, with me breathing and my girlfriend and the results make no sense when you put it go the test. When you test once or twice a day, you get fooled by it, but when you test the product, you quickly find out it's a scam. But, go ahead, listen to their bots instead, and waste a few hundred bucks of your hard earned money.

[@SvenFx-22]

What is a food map?! And what is sibo? Your video is lacking some basic information. I searched aire 2 for weightloss. And your video came up first. Maybe check your hashtags if you’re not going to address ver information.

[@SvenFx-22]

Fod map??

[@ConfluenceNutrition]

Hi Sven, so sorry the video didn't meet your expectations. FoodMarble Aire2 is specifically designed to test for the gasses released by a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), as well as sensitivity to FODMAP foods, which are high fiber fruits and vegetables that may aggravate SIBO. So I (maybe wrongly) assumed most viewers would know what they are. My whole channel is devoted to these topics and I talk about all these concepts in other videos. I also have literally ZERO hashtags/tags on the weight loss topic, so I'm not sure why my video came up in response to your search. Best of luck finding out what you're hoping to learn, I know it can sometimes be tricky here on YT.

[@paularguelles6171]

Is your google broken Sven? Fuck man you want everything mouth fed to you. This lady owes you nothing, do your own research