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Smelly farts are a sign of a healthy gut and you have nothing to worry about, says doctor�
Farts are natural and nothing’s embarrassing about it, except the bad smell, which is a sign of a healthy gut.
Our gut says a lot about our overall health. In fact, changes in the stool are one of the two key indicators of chronic diseases. But farts that smell unpleasant should be the least of your concerns.
Doctor says you shouldn’t be bothered by smelly farts
There are a couple of doctor-approved hacks to make your farts smell less unpleasant, such as adding cumin seeds to drinking water. But it misses the point.
London-based doctor Karan Raj says pungent farts are a sign of a healthy and functioning gut because the gas that comes out of your body is a byproduct of a “thriving microbiome.”
The gut bacteria break down the fiber in your food to create beneficial nutrients and compounds, which results in gas or fart. The doctor says that the smelly fumes that emerge from your body belong to the bacteria in your gut.
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The fart is especially smelly when you consume food rich in fiber and sulfur, such as cruciferous vegetables, beans, eggs, and meat.
You don’t have to be concerned about your “pungent colon” unless it’s accompanied by severe discomfort. Bloating, constipation, or diarrhea alongside smelly farts may require a doctor’s intervention.
The link between fart and smelly breath
Don’t even think of holding your fart while concerned about the inconvenience the odor can cause to others because it can cause bad breath, which is worse.
In an earlier video, Dr. Karan explains the link between holding a fart and a bad odor from your mouth – a different outlet if not released naturally.
He says the gas buildup in the intestine gets reabsorbed into the circulatory system if you hold it for long, which then travels to the lungs.
This is more common when you hold your fart forcefully because the body naturally finds a different way to get rid of it, and you wouldn’t want it to come out of your mouth.
Dr. Karan Raj is an NHS surgeon with over a decade of experience in medicine and uses his platform to educate his followers about issues concerning health. He currently teaches at The University of Sunderland.
