SIBO Lactulose test ingredients
Checking with the manufacturer, we have found that the Lactulose solution contains 10g lactulose (and less than 1.6g galactose, less than 1.2g lactose, and 1.2g of other sugars) as well as FD&C Yellow No. 6, purified water, USP, and wild cherry flavoring. A minimal quantity of sodium hydroxide, NF is used to adjust pH when necessary, according to the manufacturer. This information can be corroborated by this article.
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SIBO Glucose test ingredients
After checking with the manufacturer, the glucose version uses 75g of dextrose powder, which is pure glucose.
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