Flatulence means gas, and antiflatulent means something that prevents gas.

Antiflatulent food is food that helps to prevent excess gas formation.

What is antiflatulent used for? 

The main purpose of antiflatulents is removal of gas. Some standby uses are:

• Relieve the stomach cramps caused due to gastric issues
• Relieve the headaches and joint pains caused due to accumulation of gas 
• Better bowel movements
• Better gut health overall

When should I take antiflatulent? 

Antiflatulents work best if you take it after meals and at bedtime. 

If you have been facing the symptoms of:

• Stomach cramps due to gas
• Headache
• Bloating
• Fullness of stomach 
• Bowel issues

Then you must take antiflatulents under professional supervision. 

How can I reduce flatulence? 

Reducing flatulence has two routes

• The unsustainable, inorganic medicinal way
• The sustainable, long term way

Let’s first take a look at the medicinal way. 

There are a bunch of options available in the market that assist you as antiflatulants. 

Drugs that can be used as antiflatulent? 

Some of the most commonly used are:

• Pepto-Bismol.
• Mamite
• Simethicone.
• Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease)
• Beano.

Next comes the Natural and sustainable alternative to antiflatulent drugs. 

These include spices and whole foods. 

Some of them include:

• Cloves
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon 
• Garlic
• Cauliflower.
• Cabbage.
• Broccoli.
• Kale.
• Brussels Sprouts.
• Artichokes.
• Asparagus.
• Apples.

Let’s compare both of these options. 

	Antiflatulent drugs	Antiflatulent whole foods
Price	Can go as high as 1200$ ( 87000 INR) per person (per annum)	Ranges between INR 10000-18000 per person (per annum)
Availability	Only available in authorized pharmacies	Available in almost every grocery and drug store
Time of action	Immediate results, ranging from 30 minutes to 12 hours.	Requires minimum of 24 days to show its effects
Side effects	rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing	No such side effects.
Disclaimers	Sections of the society that must remain careful:Pregnant women Individuals with allergiesOld aged People with weaker immunityChildrenPeople suffering from chronic illnesses.	No such disclaimers. Individuals with distinguished allergies must remain cautious of the particular items.

While antiflatulent drugs have an immediate effect, they are not sustainable.

Looking at the table above, it is pretty much clear that if you want a 

• Sustainable
• Healthy
• Cheaper
• And non invasive

approach to removal of gas from your body, then whole foods and spices is the way to go. 

It is about time we realize the importance that minimalism and naturalism hold in our lives. 

Switch to organic options today, for a better tomorrow. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What foods help with gas release? 

The nutritional guidelines that foods helping with release of gas follow:

• Whole and raw
• Low-sugar content
• Low-carbohydrate 

Some of the examples are:

• Vegetables, such as beans, carrots, okra, tomatoes, and bok choy.   1. 
• Yogurt
• Ginger 
• Fennel 
• Fruits such as bananas, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, grapefruits, peaches, strawberries, and watermelons