Why your farts are smelling worse than usual and how to figure out the key culprit in your diet
Adrienne says: “Certain sweeteners, particularly sugar alcohols including sorbitol, xylitol and maltitol, are poorly absorbed in the small intestine.
“They reach the colon where they are fermented by gut bacteria, leading to gas production.”
Some artificial sweeteners may also alter the gut microbiome in ways that affect digestion.
“People with sensitive guts, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or existing bloating often notice increased wind after consuming products containing these ingredients,” Adrienne says.
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