Flatulence

Also known as:  Abdominal Gas

Flatulence is a digestive system disorder caused by excessive amounts of Gas formed in the Stomach and Large Intestine.

Enzymes

 Alpha-Galactosidase may help to prevent Flatulence (Flatulence often occurs as a result of excessive consumption of Foods containing certain Carbohydrates that are normally digested by Alpha-Galactosidase - Alpha-Galactosidase sometimes becomes overburdened by these Carbohydrates, causing Flatulence):  ^[1]

 Note that exogenous, supplemental Alpha-Galactosidase is the active component of products such as Beano (designed to prevent Flatulence).

Microorganisms

 Bifidobacteria bifidus may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Bifidobacteria bulgaricus may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Lactobacillus acidophilus may alleviate Flatulence. 

Minerals

 Charcoal (a concentrated source of Carbon) soaks up gas and eliminates toxins from Digestive Tract:  ^[2]

-           Charcoal may be more effective than the synthetic drug Simethicone for the treatment of Flatulence.

 Flatulence may occur as a result of Sodium deficiency. 

 Flatulence may occur as a result of Sulfur deficiency. 

Algae

 Kombu may reduce the Flatulence potential of Legumes (when consumed concurrently with Legumes). 

Grains

 Barley may alleviate Flatulence. 

Herbs

 Allspice may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Aniseed may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Artichoke Leaf may alleviate Flatulence.  ^[3]

 Asafetida may alleviate Flatulence. 

 Lemon Balm (tea) may alleviate Flatulence (according to folklore).