Not exact matches
Lactulose is a larger molecule and is only slightly
absorbed.
In a healthy person,
lactulose is only slightly
absorbed but mannitol is easily
absorbed.
Since it is not
absorbed,
lactulose travels the entire length of the intestine, revealing SIBO at all portions of the intestine.
Lactulose is a carbohydrate that doesn't get
absorbed by your body.
These bacteria ferment the
lactulose as humans are no designed to
absorb it).
Mannitol should be easily
absorbed while
lactulose is
absorbed less in healthy people.