Q. Your best tip to get rid of flatulence or gas?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
One of the best tips to get rid of flatulence or gas is to ensure that your diet is well balanced. Making sure you are consuming adequate amounts of fiber, like fruits and vegetables, can help reduce gas production. Eating smaller meals throughout the day can also help reduce bloating and discomfort. Additionally, avoiding certain foods with high levels of carbohydrates can be beneficial as some types of carbs are difficult for our bodies to digest leading to excessive gas production. Reducing your dairy intake and chewed gum products can also be helpful in reducing flatulence as they contain lactose or sorbitol which may cause increased gas formation in the large intestine when broken down by bacteria in the colon. Furthermore, probiotics may be beneficial for breaking down fibers more easily by supplying more good bacteria which helps break down gases produced when food is digested poorly. Finally, regular physical activity such as walking briskly for 30 minutes at least 4 times a week will assist in improving digestion and transit time for food throughout your digestive system so it does not have time to ferment leading to excess flatulence.
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