Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: bacteria and fructose

Sorbitan monooleate is used to stabilize aqueous formulations of medications. It is a mixture of compounds derived from sorbitol. This does not mean it has the same effect as sorbitol. And it is used in very small amount in the laxative. It is near the end of the list of ingredients.

The preparation for the SIBO test should ensure that you are not eating fructose, foods with IF or a variety of other foods a day or so before the test. Here is an example of the preparation

Foods and Drinks the Day Before the Test:

These foods and drinks are best: Plain white bread, plain white rice, plain white potatoes, baked or broiled chicken or fish, water, non-flavored black coffee or tea. Salt may be used to flavor your food.

These foods and drinks should be avoided: Beans, pasta, meats (steaks), fiber or bran cereals, soda (pop) cola drinks, butter or margarine and high fiber foods (whole grains). Stop eating and drinking 12 hours before the test.

The thing about the SIBO test is that it has a high number of false positive results.

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