Let's face it. Farts happen. Even the least farty of people still have farts, but why is that, can you stop farts from happening, should you stop farts from happening? Here are three common reasons why people fart.

Swallowing air: When you eat or drink, you may swallow some air along with your food. This air travels down to your stomach and intestines, where it eventually gets released as a fart.

Digestion: When your body digests food, it produces gases as a byproduct. These gases can build up in your intestines and are eventually released as farts.

Bacterial fermentation: The bacteria in your intestines help to break down food. This process also produces gases, which can be released as farts.

This is certainly a high-level view of why farts happen, and perhaps we'll explore the bowels of this topic another time, but what is one thing that everyone can do that may help positively impact their response to different foods? The answer, beneficial gut bacteria!

A diverse microbiome may help break down foods and stinky gasses that may be contributing to excessive gas and the overall quantity and frequency of gas. It may also lead to reducing the sensation of feeling bloating and the desire to fart. Conversely, another study found that people who had poor-quality microbiota reported frequent flatulence versus those with a stable, healthy microbiome.

So, if you're looking to reduce your (or a loved one's) overall butt music, consider the following tips:

Eat slower which helps prepares your body to digest it properly before it reaches the large intestine and reduces air intake.

Reduce drinking your gas (carbonated beverages).

Consider taking GutBiome6 Gut Support to help naturally diversify your gut microbiome!