Does farting mean that I'm unhealthy...?

NO! Everyone farts! Even the healthiest people.

But.... not all farts are equal! You probably had a sense (or smell) of that.

Also, some flatulence is associated with excessive bloating, GI cramping, and irregular bowel habits - not very pleasant symptoms that could indicate imbalances in the digestive system.

Here in this episode, we intend to distinguish normal, healthy gas from the more pathologic and problematic gas while also giving you some tips, tricks, and guidance for dealing with gas as you keep optimizing your digestive health.

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• Gas is the byproduct of fermentation in the gut, a natural part of the digestive process
• Different plant fibers (carbohydrates) fuel the various strains of microbes inhabiting the gut - which in tern give us SCFAs (postbiotics -  acetate, propionate, and butyrate)
• Microbial breakdown of protein (amino acids) creates a whole bunch of other end products (amines, phenols, indoles, thiols, CO2, H2, and H2S) many of which have toxic properties
• Proteins takes longer to digest and can contribute to a slower GI transit time (time it takes for foods to pass from mouth to toilet) - 12-24 hours is healthy, 48-96 hours is “normal”
• Fiber, hydration, movement, relaxation/peace helps optimize transit
• A main cause of foul smelling farts is protein putrification which takes place in the context of high protein diets and a slowed transit time
• Fiber-rich carbohydrate diets diversity the microbiome and lead to enhanced SCFA production which is protective against GI disorders and other chronic diseases.
• Tips for relieving gas - carminative herbs, digestive bitters, food hygiene...

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