Most of us (I'll speak for us women) aren't necessarily proud of our farts. A new study shows that we should be, male or female. According to the article, "Got Gas? It Could Mean You've Got Healthy Gut Microbes" having up to 18 passes of gas a day is normal and healthy. "Eating foods that cause gas is the only way for the microbes in the gut to get nutrients," says Purna Kashya, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  Michaeleen Doucleff, who is the author of "Got Gas? It Could Mean You've Got Healthy Gut Microbes" does a great job of presenting the facts of the study in a way that 'average level science brains' like me can understand. Doucleff discusses how gassy foods like broccoli, beans, and cabbage feed our gut microbes. "All these microbes are gas-making fools. They eat up unused food in your large intestine, like fiber and other carbohydrates we don't digest, and churn out a bunch of gases as waste," says Doucleff. Of course, too much gas could be signs of something more serious - but all in moderation is a good sign. Doucleff uses quotes from a credible source, like the one I used above. Doucleff incorporates a combination of the ethos and logos elements using trustworthiness and facts throughout her article.
I really enjoyed reading this article. I think it was presented really well and all of the proper information was set forth. As I have with my other articles, I don't exactly feel the need to say that I hope more research is done on the subject. I think this study is interesting by all means, but doesn't depend on the well being of the human race. Regardless, I still enjoyed blogging about gassy microbes!