“I am on a naturopathic weight loss program and passing a lot of gas. Is it normal?”
I am on a naturopathic weight loss program that is a combination of food and natural herbs. I am passing a lot of gas. Is it normal?
7 Answers
Passing gas can be a normal symptoms when you introduce new foods or add more fiber. It's best to talk to the naturopathic weight loss program director to see what they recommend.
If you are passing lots of gas during a weight loss program, depending on the program, your digestion system may have a bacterial or parasitic condition or imbalance of good bacteria or there may be a liver/gallbladder issue among other reasons. Best to consult a licensed naturopathic physician who is well-versed in identifying the underlying conditions.
Hello, this may be an indication that you need support with digestive enzymes. There are many digestive enzymes out there, depending on the type of nutrient or food your need help breaking down. I’d suggest reaching out to the naturopathic doctor who is overseeing your program to see which type would be better for you and to check for other causes of gas as well.
Part of a weight loss program may be too easy more fibrous foods. If this is the case and you're eating more fiber than is normal. Your gut bacteria feeds off of the fiber and in exchange releases gas. It's temporary and will improve as you continue to eat a similar amount of fiber daily. If this is not the case, then you may be eating something that your body is reacting to. In this case, we call it food sensitivity or food intolerance. It means the same thing. The third reason you may be having gas is that your digestive system is weak and not tolerating the type of diet you've been put on. Please let your naturopathic doctor know of any new symptoms so tau they can help you through your health journey.
Methanogenic bacteria have been known to be human gut inhabitants for more than 30 years now through the detection of methane in the breath. Methanogenesis is a unique metabolic process, CO2 is reduced to CH4 using H2, which is produced by anaerobic bacterial fermentation. Check into atrantil, it may help to promote intestinal comfort.
Yes, this is normal, but does not happen with everyone. If this continues, speak with the practitioner would is overseeing your care, they may opt to slow down how fast you are detoxing.
You must have challenge with digestion. Gut health, that is, digestion with pepsin, bile and the peristalsis of the bowel and probiotics - good gut bacteria. Being a medical doctor, I have different education and learning naturopathy after medical school's functional medicine, Chinese medicine, and aromatherapies. I want to find out the problem, not just treat symptoms.
