Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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What can be the cause of persistent everyday flatulence (usually in the 2nd part of day) if there is zero abdominal pains and if the stool is perfect all the time? The only other minor symptom is slight bloating. I'm quite lean and muscular but from perfectionist point of view it looks as my stomach can be slightly enlarged in the evening.

Elimination of various food groups and supplements didn't really helped.

Yes, I do eat strict paleo with an exception of dairy. But yes, I tried eliminating it.

Nor digestive enzymes (which I BTW get a lot from my multivit - Animal Pak), neither pre/probiotics seem to influence the situation in any way.

Thank you very much!

edited Aug 24 2011 at 9:04

asked Aug 23 2011 at 17:01

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what carbohydrate sources are you eating? – Bread-Eating Beelzebub Aug 23 2011 at 17:03

Da carbz, de gibs me gaz! Inulin/FOS even more so! – Dave S. Aug 23 2011 at 17:05

seconded on ze inulin – JakeA Aug 23 2011 at 17:51

Are you taking a pre or probiotic? That could be why, you can get gas to begin with, or sometimes the probiotic has the wrong mix for you, you might need to experiment with brands if you think you need to take probiotics. – eimearreclaimedhealth Aug 23 2011 at 20:28

Rogue Nutritionist · Answer 1 · 2011-08-23 17:26:29Z UTC

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Have you tried keeping a food journal? That is my most helpful tool when it comes to pinpointing my own triggers.

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Daniel Sanelli · Answer 2 · 2011-08-23 17:46:23Z UTC

This could be a symptom of low stomach acid. Take a couple HCl caps when you eat and see if it improves. Or you could take some apple cider vinegar with meals, as it stimulates stomach acid production. Typically those who are low in stomach acid will not be able to break down the color of beets and you can see it change the color of your urine (not your stool) to a pinkish hue.

Tom R. · Answer 3 · 2011-08-23 18:58:30Z UTC

What do you eat at lunch or for your mid-day meal? Too often I have reached for something quick and easy (e.g. canned salmon or tuna). I wouldn't say flatulence is a major issue, but bloating certainly is. When I have something I've prepared in advance, I don't have any issues. I suspect the substantial amount of salt in the pre-packaged items bloated me up.

Efaitch · Answer 4 · 2011-08-23 20:39:38Z UTC

Perhaps it's not just one thing, but a combination of foods. FODMAPS for instance. My mother gets gas after eating onions, but I reckon it's the load of FODMAPS she eats rather than just the onions.

For me, wheat pushes me over the edge...

akman · Answer 5 · 2011-08-24 20:08:16Z UTC

Are you sneaking in any foods with sugar alcohols in them, especially ones that end in -ol (sorbitol, for example)? I started doing that, eating a couple sugar free popsicles after supper...I once timed a fart in the morning: 23 seconds! I was having shooting pains up into my shoulder from the gas build-up. Thought it was the fruit or veggies. Nope, it was the sugar alcohols.

MindfulLiving · Answer 6 · 2011-08-24 02:35:49Z UTC

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Sometimes its just bad food combining or you aren't digesting something properly that you ate..

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MindfulLiving
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Flatulence without any other symptoms - what be the cause?

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