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"The distinctive sound is dependent on the elasticity of the sphincter, the presence or absence of hemorrhoids, and the muscle tone of the surrounding flesh. ""Hemorrhoid removal and weight loss can reduce the telltale noise. " http://www.kudzumonthly.com/kudzu/dec02/BreakingWind.html An unrelated fact from the article"Though, based on relative body mass, men do not have more gas than women, they do release more frequently - twelve times per day [b[as opposed to seven[/b] - and are less reserved in the delivery. "

 

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phazyme or Gas X can help to get all the gas out of your system in one shot until you eat again.

 

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quote: but not gas in the intestine.

You are probably referring to this study http://www4.infotrieve.com/newmedline/deta...ulence&count=19 In this study there was a huge amount of gas produced. But when people complain of gas it is less than that and Gas X or phazyme can help. it is worth a shot.

 

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quote:Common intolerances/allergens:...sugar...

I haven't heard of table sugar being a common intolerance/allergen although many IBS'ers cannot absorb fructose.

 

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quote:Food "intolerances", whatever they are, have nothing to do with gas.

Good point- the definition of intolerance is unknown in this case(what Laylo said). However people who can't absorb fructoa may have gas or/and D.

 

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So you are defining intolerance as an allergy of some kind.And malabsorption does not necessarily create symptoms and hence malabsorption is not= intoleranceI like this definition that I saw"Pronunciation: intol`&r&ns Etymology: L, in, not, tolerare, to bear, a condition characterized by inability to absorb or metabolize a nutrient or medication. Exposure to the substance may cause an adverse reaction, as in lactose intolerance"

 

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I agree Luilu that the Atkins diet is the King of all the diets.