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True or false when ur farts stinks dose that mean ur healthy? seriously

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stinky farts...: Having flatulence (gas) that smells foul is generally a sign that the body is digesting foods appropriately. Gas forms as a by product of the breakdown of nutrients (such as carbohydrates) by way of bacteria in our intestines. They are essential to our survival! all the best!

Answered 3/16/2014

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