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The Science of Human Digestion
Learn how each bite influences your health as you explore the intricate processes within the human digestive system—discover more inside.
Why Do We Have a Stomach?
Find out how your stomach’s unique adaptations are crucial for digestion and survival, leaving you curious about its intricate roles in health.
Do Eggs Make You Fart?
Investigate whether eggs cause flatulence and uncover surprising insights into this common digestive issue.
Why Does Broccoli Make You Fart?
A curious gas-inducing phenomenon, broccoli’s impact on digestion is rooted in its complex composition—discover what makes this nutritious veggie notorious for flatulence.
Why Do Beans Make You Fart
Beans cause gas because they contain oligosaccharides, sugars your body can’t digest without the enzyme alpha-galactosidase. These sugars travel to your large intestine, where gut bacteria break them down, producing gases such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane. Soaking beans overnight or rinsing canned beans well can help reduce gas. Gradually adding beans to your …
How Long After Eating Do You Fart?
Gas can build up just 15 minutes after eating, but what triggers your timing might surprise you—discover the real reasons inside.
Why Beans Cause Gas
Beans bring on the bloat due to complex sugars, but there’s a surprising way to enjoy them with less gas—discover the secret inside.