Methane Positive SIBO
All my patients with SIBO that is Methane positive. An interesting study that shows Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938) reduces methane production in functional constipation. An interesting finding since Lactobacillus reuteri produces and antimicrobial property called reuterin that inhibits gram positive and gram negative bacteria. As we know gram positive and gram negative bacteria produce hydrogen which is the fuel source for Archaeal organisms (Methanobrevibacter smithii) th
