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What you need to know about flatulence<\/h2>\n

An increase in gas formation and passing wind is defined as flatulence. Gases are produced in the intestine by intestinal bacteria; on average, a person produces half a litre to one and a half litres of intestinal gas per day. These gases leave the body and this is how wind is passed. Gas escapes 25 times a day, much of which you do not notice. Wind consists of intestinal gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and sulphur-containing substances produced by bacteria in the intestine. Mammals, birds, fish and insects also pass wind. A large proportion of wind consists of methane; about half of healthy people produce methane gas. Methane has a biological effect on intestinal function, but an increase can sometimes cause problems. Passing wind is healthy, so it is better not to hold it in, because the gases can cause protrusions of the intestinal wall. When gas production increases, we speak of flatulence, and this can also cause a bloated abdomen. Wind can also smell unpleasant; this often indicates a medical problem.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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\nThere are supplements on the market that contain fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS). They are often added to probiotics because FOS can promote the growth of bacteria. The few milligrams of FOS play no role in improving the intestinal flora as a whole, but they can increase gas formation. If you suffer from flatulence, it is better to choose an intestinal flora supplement without inulin or FOS in order to limit flatulence.
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Symptoms of flatulence<\/h2>\n

Excessive gas production causes both physical and social problems:<\/p>\n