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What are some remedies for excessive gas caused by higher protein consumption?

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Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda, 1 tsp in 12 ounces of water.

Answered 3/26/2013

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