Methane is often in the news as a greenhouse gas, but guess what? Your gut microbiome also makes it. Specific organisms called methanogens are responsible for the production of methane in the GI tract. High levels of methane can locally affect gut motility and contribute to constipation. In addition to constipation, methane affects gut immunity and has some interesting systemic implications. 

In today's episode, we talk about the effects of methane production in the GI tract, various ways to assess it, and what you can do to treat it when levels get too high. 

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:45      Glory and Shade 
5:20      Gas and the microbiome 
6:30      Archaea vs. bacteria 
8:30      Cows and methane 
9:15      Methanogenesis in the GI tract and disease associations
12:15    Breath testing and IMO 
14:40    Methane Dysbiosis on GI Effects 
18:35    Whole-genome sequencing with Microbiomix
19:40    Treating high methane
22:45.   Question of the Day
What about low methane?        

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

Methane is often in the news as a greenhouse gas, but guess what? Your gut microbiome also makes it. Specific organisms called methanogens are responsible for the production of methane in the GI tract. High levels of methane can locally affect gut motility and contribute to constipation. In addition to constipation, methane affects gut immunity and has some interesting systemic implications. 
In today's episode, we talk about the effects of methane production in the GI tract, various ways to assess it, and what you can do to treat it when levels get too high. 
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:45      Glory and Shade </li>
<li>5:20      Gas and the microbiome </li>
<li>6:30      Archaea vs. bacteria </li>
<li>8:30      Cows and methane </li>
<li>9:15      Methanogenesis in the GI tract and disease associations</li>
<li>12:15    Breath testing and IMO </li>
<li>14:40    Methane Dysbiosis on GI Effects </li>
<li>18:35    Whole-genome sequencing with Microbiomix</li>
<li>19:40    Treating high methane</li>
<li>22:45.   Question of the Day</li>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>What about low methane?        </li>
</ul>
</ul>
</ul>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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