Friday, July 11, 2014

Does The Smell of Flatulence Have Secret Health Benefits?

Hydrogen sulfide is one of a number of potent smelly gases produced by bacteria as it breaks down food in the gut. It is toxic in large doses but in tiny amounts it helps protect cells and fight illness, according to experts at Exeter University. The smell of flatulence could help stave off cancer, strokes, heart attacks and dementia. Intestinal gas is composed of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane.



Read more about Does The Smell of Flatulence Have Secret Health Benefits?

No comments:

Post a Comment