Question 1

can almond milk cause gas like regular milk?

Accepted Answer

Not from lactose: Typically the gas, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain from cow's milk is due to lactose intolerance (milk sugar).  Almond milk does not contain lactose. (read ingredient label just to be sure).

Question 2

does coconut or almond milk cause intestinal gas?

Accepted Answer

Coconut - possibly: People who have difficulty breaking down fructose may experience loose stools, GI upset ; gas with coconut.

Question 3

does flax milk cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance: deficiency of lactase in many adults, leads to u digested lactose, main milk sugar, which to production of gas and bloating , use lactose free milk or almond milk, good luck

Question 4

please advise if it's normal for milk to cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can drink milk without any underlying malabsorptive problem and it may still cause gas.  It could also be related to lactose intolerance, or just related to the natural digestion of lactose itself.

Question 5

why do i continually get gas immediately after consuming almond milk? i thought it was lactose free?

Accepted Answer

Almond Intolerance: Almond intolerance can cause bloating and flatulence several hours to days after consuming almonds and almond-based products like almond milk. It is thought that intolerance occurs when the body recognizes proteins in the almond as foreign, leading to an immune system response and inflammation in the gut. A doctor can help with testing for food intolerance.

Question 6

can stress cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Indeed it can: Stress, the nonspecific set of reactions to what your brain perceives as a threat or a demand, causes alterations in blood flow, directing it away from the digestive organs. This disrupts digestion. In addition, there is often tension and spasmodic contraction of the large bowel, and even some inflammation that can occur. These and other effects can change the bacterial processes and result in gas.

Question 7

does coffee cause gas ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: too much caffeine can irritate the stomach lining and cause gas formation. Try decaf and see what happens.

Question 8

does avocado cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: But you may react differently to most.

Question 9

does alcohol cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: especially with carbonated alcoholic beverages like beer and sparkling wine, but any kind of alcohol can give some susceptible people gas.

Question 10

do eggplants cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Immature eggplants: Can cause gas in some people.

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