Having excess gas can derail your plans in a matter of seconds.

Butwhat even causes gas and bloatingin the first place?

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But how exactly do they work?

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Star anise is another option for those looking for instant gas relief supplements.

Manaker notes that “a combination ofLactobacillusandBifidobacteriamay be the ticket to gas-free days ahead.”

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