Go Ad-Free
logoThe People's Perspective on Medicine

Getting Rid Of Gas

Q. A lot of my friends are vegetarians. That means social gatherings are heavy on beans, hummus, broccoli and other foods that cause me a great deal of gas. I really suffer afterwards.

I cannot avoid these events and it would be impolite to refuse the food. Help!

A. Take along Beano. The enzyme can help break down the complex carbohydrates in beans and other vegetables that contribute to gas. You may also want to bring Angostura bitters and put a few drops in your drinking water. This is an old-fashioned remedy for flatulence.

Other options include fennel seed tea or ginger. We are sending you our Guide to Digestive Disorders with more details and a recipe for de-gassing beans. You may wish to share it with your friends.

Rate this article
star-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-emptystar-fullstar-empty
4.3- 3 ratings
About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
Tired of the ads on our website?

Now you can browse our website completely ad-free for just $5 / month. Stay up to date on breaking health news and support our work without the distraction of advertisements.

Browse our website ad-free
Join over 150,000 Subscribers at The People's Pharmacy

We're empowering you to make wise decisions about your own health, by providing you with essential health information about both medical and alternative treatment options.