Everybody finds themselves expelling gas from their bodies at some point in life.
Flatulence is just a natural part of the human experience.
In fact, we reportedly pass gasaround 1520 times a day, and this is considered totally normal.
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But sometimes thebloatingand gas production is so prodigious we wonder, “Geez,what thepfhhhtdid I eat?”
Intestinal gas gathers as a result of digestion and bacterial fermentation in the colon.
The major gases making up flatus are hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane.
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Hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur-containing gases cause most of the odor.
But research shows thatonly about 1% of farts stinkto high heaven or have any oder at all.
And get thismost gas is passed while you’re asleep.
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(And you thought he was snoring!)
Tooting is totally normal.
It’s even healthy.
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But farting and bloating can be symptoms of an underlying health problem like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
“It can cause bloat when the overgrown bacterial in your gut feeds off undigested carbohydrates and produces gas.
And it helps to know these potential triggers to gas buildup before you experience the blow out.
That indigestible oligosaccharide called raffinose.
“These include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussel sprouts, among others.”
Some people who are lactose intolerant are unable to fully digest the sugar in dairy foods, explains Manaker.
Cutting cheese, milk, and yogurt from your diet is one solution for people suffering from lactose intolerance.
Those who want to enjoy dairy foods but cannot tolerate lactose can try the manylactose-free dairy productsavailable.
Feeling your oats?
The right way to fiber up?
Supplements are another way to get more fiber.
Additionally, Hass also recommends drinking lots of water when increasing your fiber intake.
“In excess, sugar alcohols cause bloating, gas, cramping and diarrhea.”
Even chewing gum that’s not sugar-free can give you gas because you are constantly swallowing saliva and air.
Bevs that bloat
“Carbonated beverages may also contribute to gas and bloating,” says Manaker.
Post-workout shakes and smoothies can also disagree with your gut and produce gas.
Some people have an intolerance to whey protein.
