Surprising Health Benefits of Farts You Never Knew About
Reduce the feeling of bloating
If you have stomach pain after eating, a small fart can make a big difference. It’s never fun to feel bloated, especially when you can barely zip up your jeans. Studies show that body cells in bloated cells retain more water than usual, but possibly also due to gas that needs to come out. A very easy way to get rid of bloating is simply to ‘relieve the pressure’.
Good for the colon
Do you remember when mom told you not to hold your farts too long? This good advice should actually be taken very seriously. Holding farts for a long time can be harmful. Of course, it’s not dangerous to hold a fart for a while to avoid an awkward situation, but it can have a negative impact on your intestines if you already have digestive problems, according to Woman’s Heath.
A good warning
Farts are a bodily function that you just can’t stop, no matter how hard you try. Although you may wish it was to avoid uncomfortable situations, you could at least be grateful to hear that a fart can help predict serious health issues. If you fart an unusually large number of times, if your farts have an extremely bad smell, or if farts cause strange pain, you may need to see a doctor. Symptoms could include being lactose intolerant, or in the worst case, a sign of colon cancer.
The smell can be good for you
Yes, you read that right: smelling your farts can actually be good for you. It may sound crazy, but studies suggest that the gas that forms when we fart, made of hydrogen sulfide, can protect us from future diseases. The foul-smelling gas is toxic and dangerous in large amounts. But in small amounts, it can starve harmful cells and prevent future diseases like strokes and heart attacks.
Helps you achieve a balanced diet
Everyone needs a balanced diet to be healthy and your farts can be a clue to what you need. Different foods create different types of gas. For example, if you fart a lot, you may need to eat more fiber, while if you eat too much red meat, you may have very smelly farts.
Good for your stomach
Here’s an unusually sounding truth: happy people fart more. In other words, it’s a fairly easy way to make yourself feel a little better. Various foods can contribute to efficient digestion, such as cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. According to NPR, these vegetables help your gut bacteria – and good digestion also means more gas.
Great relief
Although nobody necessarily wants to admit it, it’s a relief to finally let out a big fart after holding it in for a long time. Holding in your fart can be uncomfortable.
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