Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of being bloated. It can happen after we eat specific foods or have slower bowel movements. And sometimes, it can be a symptom of an underlying health condition.

To take a closer look at issues related to gas and bloating, we’ve invited a special guest this week: superstar gastroenterologist and ZOE’s U.S. Medical Director Will Bulsiewicz.

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: What are the main causes of gas bloating, and how do we stop it?

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Studies referenced in the episode:
Burden of gastrointestinal symptoms in the United States: Results of a nationally representative survey of over 71,000 Americans: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Abdominal bloating is the most bothersome symptom in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C): A large population-based internet survey in Japan: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Sensation of bloating and visible abdominal distension in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11774...

Books:
- Fibre Fuelled by Dr Will Bulsiewicz: https://amzn.to/4bzmUXP
- Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati: https://amzn.to/4blJsLg
- Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector: https://amzn.to/4amZinu