How do I reduce my body gas levels?

Question

I know its a strange and gross one, but I just have to know how I can decrease the amount of gas I expell through burping or through farting.

Answer 1

Eat lots of baked beans and fart a lot.

Answer 2

Certain spices counteract the production of intestinal gas, most notably cumin, caraway and the closely related ajwain, turmeric, asafoetida (hing), epazote, and kombu kelp (a Japanese seaweed). Many people report that by reducing intake of most refined carbohydrates (such as rice, pasta, potatoes and bread), the amount of flatulence may decrease significantly. The water-soluble oligosaccharides in beans that contribute to production of intestinal gas can be reduced through a regime of brief boiling followed by a long period of soaking, but at a cost of also leaching out other water-soluble nutrients. Also, gas can be reduced by fermenting the beans, and making them less gas-inducing, by cooking them in the liquor from a previous batch. Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus plantarum have recently been proven responsible for this effect.[11] Some legumes also stand up to prolonged cooking, which can help break down the oligosaccharides into simple sugars. Fermentation also breaks down oligosaccharides, which is why fermented bean products such as miso and tofu are less likely to produce as much intestinal gas.

Probiotics (yogurt, kefir, etc.) often reduce flatulence when they are used to restore balance to the normal intestinal flora. Prebiotics, which generally are non-digestible oligosaccharides, such as Fructooligosaccharide, generally increase flatulence in a similar way as described for lactose intolerance.

Medicinal activated charcoal tablets have also been reported as effective in reducing both odor and quantity of flatus when taken immediately before food that is likely to cause flatulence later.

Answer 3

don't take beano or any other medicines since they just block your problem and don't solve it, it is better that you change your diet. You can go to the doctor but it is really not necessary it is all about your diet, maybe you are eating something that is not getting along with your body, maybe you are overeating. Whatever the reason change your diet, check what are the foods that are more likely to create gas, eat more fish and less meat, avoid things like broccoli, beans etc. And eat slowly!, you might be swallowing a lot of air or not chewing correctly.

Answer 4

If you have excessive burping and farting it could be a sign of a more serious problem (h plyori). After you review your diet and limit milk products and gas producing foods if the gas is still an issue see your dr.

Answer 5

Burping usually involves taking in more gas before you burp rather than expelling it.
Farting is fun!
I suspect, though, that a good look at your diet and making the necessary adjustments should sort you out.

Answer 6

Try and take note which foods cause you problems and avoid them. Onions' cabbage and beans are common culprits. Try an over the counter remedy such as Rennie Deflatine or Wind-eze Gel Caps or charcoal tablets as someone else has recommended. If these measures don't work, consult your doctor to eliminate any condition which can give rise to these symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Answer 7

Michael G has very good advice. I used to have the same problem. My Dietician changed some of the amounts of foods I ate and the problem has been drastically reduced. Needless to say, my wife is much happier now.

Answer 8

More fiber in your diet will help the problem. If you don't like high fiber foods like whole grain, etc then there are supplements you can take such as Metamucil. It has no taste and a little goes a long way.

Answer 9

what they do on rubbish tips to get rid of gas build up is to put a pipe into the ground to let the gas out! Why not do the same? Pipe up your bum curve it round up your back and let it protrude just above your head. No one will even know its there!!

Answer 10

Charcoal tablets. They make you poo black a bit, but they do work by breaking up the gas, so you should fart less.

Im a pharmacy dispenser and recommend these all the time.

They are quite cheap as well.

Answer 11

Go to Chemist and buy plenty of Windeze (caplets) not tablets take 2 a day You'll fartlike a baloon going off