Friday, July 23, 2010

What bacteria in the colon causes breath hydrogen disorders?

It is caused by carbohydrate malabsorption.


Most common is Lactose intolerance.


General types of intestinal bacteria produce H2.


H2 produced by bacterial metabolism of the carbohydrate is absorbed into the portal circulation and excreted in breath.





yes they could be used as fuel cells.


there are approximately 400 different types of intestinal bacteria.





yes it can be created in a test tube.

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