Gas is a part of the digestive process - we all have gas. However, many people have problems with bloating and gas.
Causes of bloating
Some people experience bloating after eating certain foods, and then it is easy to solve the problem by avoiding foods that make you bloated. However, lately, this problem has become more common - more often in older people, more often in women, and more often in those who are under constant stress. Gas the intestines leads to bloating, which results in abdominal pain, which disrupts the performance of daily activities.
People who have a problem with gas usually resort to preparations that remove gas. However, it is a short-term solution because gas wil be created again, leading to bloating. For a more permanent solution to this problem, you should take preparations that act on the cause of the problem, and not the consequence, that is. symptom (gas).
Flatulence and gas are symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Increased bloating and gas are symptoms of IBS, which is a functional disorder of the digestive tract. IBS occurs as a consequence of disorders of the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system and enteric system. It is manifested by bloating, gas, abdominal pain and various disorders in urination (diarrhea, constipation). It is difficult to diagnose and significantly disrupts the quality of life.
A few tips to relieve gas and bloating
First of all, avoid foods that are the most common culprits for too much gas in the intestines. This includes the avoiding foods high in fermentable carbohydrate or FODMAPs through a low FODMAP diet.
The low FODMAP diet
F - fermentable
O – oligosaccharides
D - disaccharides
M - monosaccharides
P – polyols
The basic principle of this diet is to eat foods that are easier to digest, and to avoid foods that can create problems.
Foods to avoid on the low FODMAP diet
Some of the foods to avoid: apples, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, ripe bananas, cherries, figs, peaches, apricots, dried fruits, garlic and onions , leek, etc.
Probiotics to relieve gas and bloating
It is also helpful to use probiotics to neutralize intestinal bacteria that create gas and cause bloating. Studies suggest that Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis can decrease gas production and relieve bloating in IBS. Casa de Sante low FODMAP certified probiotic and prebiotic combo for IBS and SIBO contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and other probiotics and prebiotics to relieve IBS and SIBO symptoms. These probiotics do not act on the already created gas, but prevents its creation - it acts on the cause of the problem, and prevents gas and bloating at the source.
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Medically reviewed by Onikepe Adegbola, MD PhD
