Truth be told, farts have a bad reputation. If you accidentally let one rip around others, more than likely you will either be judged, laughed at, avoided, or a mix of the three. Because farts are so embarrassing for most of us, it is rarely talked about in open discussion. However, farts are actually more helpful for health than you know.
They come in all sounds and smells, ranging from loud and odorless to silent but absolutely deadly. But when it comes down to it, passing gas is just a completely natural part of being a human. What’s more, it actually helps you to learn more about what’s going on inside your body, namely your gut and digestive tract.
Farts, while unappealing to us all, are actually helpful, serving as messages that indicate just how your body is functioning, whether that’s properly or improperly. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a look at eight things your farts can reveal about your health. You’ll probably still fart in secrecy, but you’ll have newfound respect when doing it.
You eat way too fast.
Think about it: when you eat super fast, regardless of what you’re eating, you also inhale a decent amount of air with each bite. You also tend to drink fast when eating fast, resulting in more air swallowed. While burping is the most common way for the excess air to escape, the remaining air is released in the form of gas. Slow down, enjoy your food, and you should have less of a gas problem
