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What Causes Foul-smelling Gas In A Person With Healthy Habits?
my son eats very healthy, lots of veggies and he only eats fish. he is a personal trainer and he also works out lot. he wants to know if there is something he can do about the foul smell he has as he has to release gas. i have noticed it has gotten worse. he does have regular bowl movements. he takes no drugs, he only puts good things in his body. vitimins too i believe, protein drinks along with his meals. what should i advise him to do?thanks
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
Hello,
Thank you so your query.
Anything that we eat/drink passes through the intestine & is acted upon by the bacteria present there. When there is too much protein in the diet - more ammonia by products are produced which can lead to the foul smell.
Certain supplements can cause this smell as well.
Have his temporarily stop the supplements for a week and observe for changes in symptoms.
If absent, start one supplement at a time to identify the culprit. This includes protein supplements & fish as well.
Dehydration, hard stools (usually in irregular bowel habits) can cause this
Being a personal trainer, he would need about 3litres of water a day.
Hope this helps. Please let me if this was helpful.
Wish you both good health
Thank you so your query.
Anything that we eat/drink passes through the intestine & is acted upon by the bacteria present there. When there is too much protein in the diet - more ammonia by products are produced which can lead to the foul smell.
Certain supplements can cause this smell as well.
Have his temporarily stop the supplements for a week and observe for changes in symptoms.
If absent, start one supplement at a time to identify the culprit. This includes protein supplements & fish as well.
Dehydration, hard stools (usually in irregular bowel habits) can cause this
Being a personal trainer, he would need about 3litres of water a day.
Hope this helps. Please let me if this was helpful.
Wish you both good health
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