Can garlic help prevent gas

Answer 1

It can; garlic, and its cousins the leek and onion, are high in inulin, a pro-biotic soluble fiber in the form of a fructose polymer that is indigestible by the human starch enzymes amylase and ptyalin; it passes straight through the human digestive system, unless digested by something else along the way. if it is digested by bacteria in the colon, gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen may be produced as a result. many cultures that ingest large quantities of onion, leek and garlic report that these spices cause gas. it is possible that their unique gut bacteria cultures are digesting the inulin that human digestive enzymes leave behind, promoting their growth and causing gas as a byproduct. it's worth noting that garlic, leek and onion are widely considered to be beneficial herbs that stimulate good health in the cultures where they are widely used. one hypothesis is, this is because their high inulin content stimulates probiotic growth.

Answer 2

Garlic contains several sulfur compounds. If anything, eating garlic will give you more (and stinkier) gas.

Answer 3

Yes using fresh garlic can help prevent gas. You should eat a small amount before eating a meal to reduce gas.

Answer 4

i have only heard that the inner part of garlic that could be, or is growing a chute causes the gas

Answer 5

yes.