Flatulence!

[|D_J^B_J|]

I'm on a moderately high protein as we all are (about 30 - 35% of caloric intake), and was wondering if protein intake has any relation to the frequency of farting and the smell of farts.

When I am by myself it is alright, but when I am with a chick or even some male friends it is so embarrassing that it aint funny!

I've made some good gains so am reluctant to decrease my protein intake, but is there anything I can take to stop farting so much, or to lessen the smell of them?

Lol, just typing this is kind of embarrassing... thank God for internet anonymity!

 

[njlw226]

i used to have the same problem. had gas ALL the time, and it smelled HORRIBLE. i made one change and i dont have gas hardly at all anymore. i dont know for sure if its what did it but i would say so. i simply stopped eating eggs, and stopped drinking milk. if you are taking in either of those, try to change to something else for a few weeks and see if that stops the problem.

 

[pintoca]

if you are eating a lot of beef in your diet that could be a factor... Also, have heard that certain Proetin shakes will cause that...

I only get the "Nasty Side effect" when eating: 1. eggs 2.a lot of beef, 3. Lots of grains

 

[irish_pride]

just hold it in and fart when ure alone, it worked for me in school.

 

[Firecracker]

get some gas x or beano

 

[Sassy69]

Are you getting enough fiber? Also consider some digestive enzyme supps. You can get these at any nutrition store. Particularly great for evil things like broccoli.

 

[Stryc-9]

Ginger root also helps with this problem.

 

[|D_J^B_J|]

I eat a hell of a lot of egg whites and 1 or 2 yolks a day so I'm certain that is the problem.

I've already prepared my food for the tomorrow, so as of Wednesday, I'll cut all egg whites out my diet, with the exception of just one whole egg and see how that goes for a couple of weeks. I'll also by some ginger root.

Hopefully only one egg won't cause me (or the people around me) any distress.

 

[evander1972]

I find I get lots of gas if I eat any protein source and cottage cheese.