What ’ s interesting is that it is not necessarily the people producing the most gas that experience bloating and discomfort .
AND WHAT ’ S THE DEAL WITH BLOATING ?
Recent research has shown some people have an abnormal response to a regular amount of gas in their gut . Usually , as the gut expands with gas contents , the diaphragm muscle relaxes to create more space for the intestines , while the abdominal wall contracts to hold everything in . In people who experience abnormal distension after meals , however , the opposite happens : the diaphragm contracts , moving everything downwards so there is less space , and the abdominal wall relaxes , causing the stomach to distend .
© Dietitian Connection 15 Infuse | February 2022