Flatulence
phenotype · Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Nutrients connected to Flatulence
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Inulin and chicory root fibreDocumented risk
Gas is a common effect of inulin in tolerance studies because gut bacteria ferment it.
- Prebiotic fibresDocumented risk
Fermentable fibres can cause gas, bloating and rumbling; tolerance varies by fibre and dose.
- Chicory rootDocumented risk
Inulin-type fibers can cause bloating, gas and rumbling, especially in larger amounts.
- Digestive enzyme supplementsPreliminary or mixed
In one 1994 crossover trial of 19 people, an alpha-galactosidase product reduced gas passage after a bean meal but not bloating or pain. One small old trial is not enough to be sure.
- TurmericPreliminary or mixed
Gas is among the mild digestive complaints for which the EU accepts traditional use; it is also a listed side effect.
- PeppermintPreliminary or mixed
Traditional EU use of the leaf for gas rests on long use, not trials (site page summary).
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