Have you ever been ashamed because you have passed gases or someone else did? Now, it is time to remember that this is healthy. Passing gas can help us improve or observe the health of our digestive tract. Gases show us that our digestive systems are healthy and functioning properly. It also shows that the levels of gut bacteria are well balanced. Gases consist of:
• 21 percent hydrogen
• 9 percent carbon dioxide
• 9 percent nitrogen
• 7 percent methane
• 4 percent oxygen
• 1 percent hydrogen sulfide Gases can be smelly due to the one percent of hydrogen sulfide. Approximately, people can pass between 5 and 14 gases a day. Most of the gases are passed during sleep. The foods …show more content…
However, this is extremely unhealthy. Even though it is believed differently, both men and women pass gases. In one study, it was even proven that women pass more odorous and concentrated gases than men when they consume the same types of amounts of food. However, it does not matter how, when or how many times we pass gases. Here are the reasons why passing gas can be healthy.
Reduced bloating Build up of gas in the gut causes bloating. This can be reduced by passing gas. Therefore, if you feel bloated, passing gas can be helpful.
Balances the diet Passing gas can even help you to plan your diet better because our bodies react differently to different types of food. This is the reason why gases smell worse if you eat a lot of red mean. On the other side, the odor is more neutral if you diet consists of a lot of carbohydrates.
Reduced pain in the abdomen Abdominal pain can be caused by holding gas. This pain is also known as intestinal distension. Therefore, passing gas will help you reduce abdominal pain. If you have problems passing gas, you can massage your abdomen gently to aid the gases go through your digestive