Unbelievable Facts about Farting and How To Control It

If you've laughed at somebody because they farted, you've been in the wrong. Farting or flatulence is a natural phenomenon and more often than not, involuntary. Farting is caused by the buildup of air in our bodies and there's nothing unnatural about it. And yet farting is mocked almost everywhere. It is also important to note that it is quite unhealthy to hold in a fart or not fart at all which can definitely affect your health.

Farting also can be moderated but only by making some lifestyle changes. People often ask dieticians and doctors about controlling flatulence but the most effective medicine is, of course, their diets. Eating right and eating in moderation can help you control your farting and also keep your metabolism healthy. But there's also a lot about farting which you do not know. For instance, what causes you to fart? Or what causes flatulence to smell? How important is farting, really? We did some intense research and discovered some solid facts. Here's what you should really know about flatulence.

1What is fart?

Farting is caused by gas buildup. In fact, we fart because our body has gas in it. The gases present in our bodies include nitrogen and oxygen. When we eat and digest food hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide are released. As the gas build up the body feels the need to release it either through mouth or by our rears that is how we pass gas or fart.

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2It has Latin roots

Do you know the word flatulence has roots in Latin? The Latin word 'flatus' means a blowing wind. Flatus also refers to wind in the stomach. In fact, the scientific study of flatulence is called flatology.

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3Only some foods

Do you certain foods make your farts smell worse? The food you eat affects your flatulence and its odor as it mixes with the gas your body releases on its own. When you consume food items rich in sulfur like eggs and meat, your farts are likely to smell worse.

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4Not to be sexist…

We are not antifeminist but a study has discovered that women’s farts smell worse than men’s farts. A certain Dr. Levitt conducted a study which proves that female flatulence has more odour as it has a greater concentration of hydrogen sulfide.

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