10 Gas-Inducing Foods to Skip on Low-Flatulence Diet

3. Got (Less) Milk?

Besides alcoholic drinks, dairy products can also increase bacterial work in your intestines, greatly intensifying gas production. Milk contains the complex sugar lactose, and the body must produce the enzyme lactase to digest it. As people age, their enzyme levels decrease, which is why older people can develop lactose intolerance or find themselves more bothered by flatulence after consuming dairy products.

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