Flatulence - does anything work to reduce it?

[GlamorganGuy]

Might as well be blunt about this... has anyone found a dietary adjustment that reduces the amount of gas they produce? Aside from cutting out the obvious culprits of course.

I've always been pretty flatulent but it has definitely increased with age. I've tried the often-suggested peppermint tea but it does nothing for me. Fed up of gassy discomfort. Anyone have any (reasonably sensible) suggestions?

 

[alicat]

Flatulence means your gut is not happy. Check out the research by Tim Spector and Zoe. In particular aim to get a variety of 30 different plant-based foods a week.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/how_easy_to_eat_30_plant_points_a_week

 

[vickster]

Address dietary issues. Spicy food, processed foods, meat, pulses and legumes, booze, caffeine all can be wind inducing, avoiding becoming constipated with lots of water
It is however a natural bodily function.

Presumably you've discussed with your GP.

 

[All uphill]

Good advice from @vickster

I'd add:

Eat slowly, chewing well and not gulping air.
Don't resist burping (discreetly)
Eat small meals.
Go out and ride your bike alone - get rid of the gas!

 

[tyred]

Go out and ride your bike alone - get rid of the gas!

Those thoughtful people at Brooks even provide three holes in their saddles to aid gas evacuation.

 

[Jameshow]

I'd suggest foods with good fibre and carbs.

Porridge oats, brown bread potatoes etc.

Stuff that does it for me are curries, fish and chips (due to the oils) hot chilli con carne etc.

 

[slowmotion]

Avoid Guinness.

 

[stephec]

Yeah but farts are funny though. 😂

 

[fossyant]

Turbo boost when on the bike !

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Turbo boost when on the bike !

Not on a recumbent, it engages reverse gear

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

You could take specific types of food and eliminate then from your diet one at a time for a week or so and see if it makes a difference

after eliminating the obvious suspects and talking to your doctor
after all - it can be a symptom of medical issues - so check there first

 

[newts]

Just let it go, sharing is caring.

 

[stephec]

Just let it go, sharing is caring.

And, 'who smelt it dealt it.'

 

[dicko]

Better out than in

 

[slowmotion]

Yeah but farts are funny though. 😂

Our late terrier, Bertie, was absolutely affronted by human farts.

He was not a sufferer himself.