What is the reason for farting frequently every day? How to prevent and control it?

Farting is a normal physiological phenomenon. Under normal circumstances, a person farts an average of 13 to 21 times a day. Because the intestines are always moving, as long as the intestinal peristalsis exists, gas will be discharged from the anus, and you will fart. So what are the common reasons for farting a lot?

1. Food

Beans - the most famous fart-causing food. The beans also contain a large proportion of sugars (oligosaccharides), which our bodies cannot absorb. When these sugars enter our intestines, the bacteria go to work and produce a lot of gas. We also produce gas from other sources, such as the air we breathe in, air that seeps into our intestines through our bloodstream, and the carbon dioxide produced by the reaction of saliva and stomach acid.

There is a solution for those who can’t stomach beans. You can buy a kind of "fart-free beans" on the market. This fart-free bean contains a food enzyme extracted from mold, namely alpha-galactosidase, which can break down the complex sugars in gas-causing foods. Another idea is to soak the beans before cooking and then discard the water, which will reduce the gas-producing power of the beans, but you will also lose some water-soluble vitamins.

The foods most likely to cause farts are broccoli, onions, garlic, cabbage, cereal, bread, beans, beer, kale, raw apples, eggs, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, milk, raisins, oak barrel liquor, and most fruits and vegetables. Therefore, vegetarians fart more, but the smell is much milder.

Tip: Things that can absorb fart odor include charcoal tablets, mint, and ginger. There is currently a cushion filled with charcoal. When a person farts while sitting on the mat, the mat can absorb 90% of the odor.

Eat more eggs and leeks. There is a kind of dried radish in southern Fujian, which seems to be called "cai fu" in Minnan dialect. It is made with salt and radish. If it is well made, it can be stored for more than ten years, and it becomes darker as it ages. This is the best way to fart, it doesn’t smell or make any noise, and it’s super comfortable. It can also dispel wind and relieve gas in the stomach when you have bloating.

2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Clinically, this disease may also cause abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence. In terms of diet, it is recommended that you eat small meals frequently and avoid overeating. When eating, you should chew slowly to avoid swallowing too much air. Foods that easily produce gas should also be avoided. Drinking a glass of yogurt every day can help change the bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract.

If frequent farting bothers you, you can choose to eat more of these 5 foods in your daily life:

Radish: It is good at relieving qi and strengthening the stomach. It has the effect of clearing heat and eliminating phlegm for those who suffer from qi stagnation and internal heat and phlegm. Green radish has the best effect, followed by red-skinned and white-hearted radish. Carrots are ineffective. It is best to eat it raw. If you have stomach problems, you can make carrot soup.

Rose: Putting a few rose petals when making tea can help soothe gas. Those who are not used to drinking tea can brew rose tea alone, or put the fragrant roses in a vase in the room. Breathing in the fragrance can also help soothe gas and calm the mind.

Lotus root: Lotus root can promote ventilation, strengthen the spleen and stomach, nourish the heart and calm the mind, and is also a good product for relieving gas. The best effect is to boil the lotus root in water or cook it with rice porridge.

Fennel: Fennel fruit is used as medicine, also known as fennel, and the young leaves are edible. Both the seeds and leaves have the effect of relieving gas. Using the leaves as stuffing or stir-frying can relieve gas, strengthen the stomach, and relieve pain. It has a good effect on chest and abdominal distension and pain caused by anger.

Hawthorn: Hawthorn is good at relieving gas and relieving pain, digesting food and eliminating accumulation. It is suitable for relieving chest and abdominal distension and pain caused by gas and food. It also has a certain effect on tachycardia and arrhythmia caused by anger. It can be eaten raw, cooked, or soaked in water. All methods of consumption are effective.