GUT HEALTH INFLAMATION – GAS/GASTRITES
Gas in your stomach is primarily caused by swallowing air when you eat or drink. Most stomach gas is released when you burp. Gas forms in your large intestine (colon) when bacteria ferment carbohydrates — fiber, some starches and some sugars — that aren’t digested in your small intestine.
Gas is often linked to gut health and inflammation. When the gut’s balance of bacteria is disrupted, undigested food ferments, producing excess gas. Inflammation in the gut can impair nutrient absorption, leading to gas buildup. Conditions like IBS, SIBO, and food intolerances often cause gas due to inflammation and bacterial imbalance. Managing gut health with a balanced diet, probiotics, and avoiding trigger foods can help reduce gas.
Excessive gas often signals poor gut health and inflammation, typically caused by imbalances in gut bacteria that lead to fermentation of undigested food.
Conditions like IBS and SIBO are common culprits, with over 60% of IBS sufferers experiencing gas due to microbial disruptions, according to the World Journal of Gastroenterology
Gas in the stomach is often caused by swallowing air while eating or drinking, which is usually expelled through burping. In the large intestine, gas forms when bacteria ferment undigested carbohydrates, such as fiber, certain starches, and sugars that pass through the small intestine. This process is natural but can become problematic when gut health is compromised. An imbalanced gut microbiome, where the harmony of beneficial and harmful bacteria is disrupted, leads to fermentation of undigested food and the production of excess gas. Additionally, inflammation in the gut can hinder nutrient absorption, exacerbating gas buildup. Conditions like IBS, SIBO, and food intolerances are common culprits, as they disrupt the delicate environment of the digestive system.
Sensitivity testing is an essential tool in identifying hidden causes of gas and gut inflammation. Often, certain foods or environmental triggers go unnoticed but cause persistent irritation and disruption in the digestive tract. Sensitivity testing helps pinpoint these triggers, offering a personalized roadmap to avoid aggravating substances. By addressing these sensitivities, individuals can reduce inflammation, restore gut balance, and alleviate symptoms like excess gas. Combined with dietary adjustments, probiotics, and other gut-supportive strategies, this approach ensures long-term relief and improved digestive health.
A 2019 study in Nutrients found that a low-FODMAP diet can reduce digestive symptoms, improving gas by 50%.
Maintaining gut health through a balanced diet, probiotics, and avoiding trigger foods can significantly reduce gas and improve overall digestive health.
A study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology revealed that over 60% of people with IBS experience bloating and gas, often linked to microbial imbalances in the gut.
Additionally, a 2019 study in Nutrients found that individuals following a low-FODMAP diet—designed to reduce inflammation and gas—saw a 50% improvement in digestive symptoms, including gas relief.
