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Many people think that if their digestive system is normal, they will not have gas unless they eat a particular food like beans. The fact is that normal people on a normal diet pass almost a quarter of intestinal gas a day. Most of us are unaware of this. This is when we become aware of the gas and it becomes uncomfortable and embarrassing.
Gas is formed when certain foods reach the large intestine without being fully and properly digested. Once they get there, the bacteria go to work digesting them, producing gas in the process. This is normal and, in most cases, intestinal gas is not a sign of illness or disease. Today we eat more high-fiber foods than our grandparents. Fruits and vegetables can be a source of intestinal gas, especially in people who are not used to eating a lot, or in the case of fructose intolerance.
The main cause of occasional excess gas is gas-producing foods. Most people are aware that beans are a big suspect, but there are other foods that will put you at risk, such as apricots, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, onions, and mangoes.
Obviously, the first step in reducing flatulence is avoiding the foods that cause flatulence. Keep in mind that people react differently to different foods.
Some people have found that corn, oats, and anything else that contains wheat causes gas. (I talk about food allergies in another article).
Many people are unaware that dairy products cause gas. In fact, lactose intolerance is probably the leading cause of bloating and excess gas. This author seems that avoiding dairy products entirely is the smartest solution.
There is a simple home test for lactose intolerance. Avoid ALL dairy and cheese products for ten days to see if your symptoms ease. Then have a little, if gas and bloating return, you have your answer and you didn’t have to pay for expensive blood tests. Acidophilus is often helpful for many people. The best acidophilus is the one that needs to be refrigerated, so don’t be fooled by those cheap pills sold in drug stores.
Don’t worry, there are cheddar cheeses that are lactose free. They tend to age for two or more years. These hard cheeses should say lactose-free on the label. I think lactase, the sugar found in milk, is to blame for it breaking down over time to become lactic acid.
If you are a person who swallows a lot of air, you are most likely a person who also chews gum or a smoker. Also, drinking carbonated beverages will add excess air to your system and therefore promote flatulence.
If you have chronic gas, you may be suffering from more than just flatulence. See articles on the following conditions: celiac disease, diverticulitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Avoid activated charcoal tablets for several reasons. While activated charcoal tablets are effective at absorbing gas, they nevertheless interfere with the absorption of any medication taken within two to three hours. This includes any prescription drugs such as the birth control pill, hormones, antibiotics, and vitamin supplements. Those drugs must be effective.