Why Am I Constantly Gassy?
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Preventing Excess Gas
Eating and drinking slowly and chewing food thoroughly before swallowing may help limit gassiness. Avoiding foods and beverages that cause gas for a few days, then adding them back into the diet one at a time can help pinpoint the culprits most likely to cause gas.
Those wanting to add more fiber to their diet should do so gradually to limit the production of gas. Some people find taking a product containing enzymes that break down carbohydrates may help aid digestion, thereby reducing gassiness.2Publishing, Harvard Health. ‘Gas (Flatulence).’ Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/a/to/z/gas-flatulence-a-to-z
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