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Flatulence meets science: Australians rate their farts for gut health
Australia’s CSIRO is asking citizens to track their flatulence using the Chart Your Fart app, combining humor with serious gut health research.
Participants are asked to rate their farts on a variety of scales, including stench (odorless to toxic), loudness (silent to deafening), duration (brief to eternity), smell longevity (fleeting to perpetual), and detectability (discreet to blatant). “Passing wind is a natural occurrence and a sign that our digestive system is working as it should, to expel excess gas that is produced from breaking down and processing the food we eat,” explained CSIRO Research Dietitian Megan Rebuli. Foods like broccoli, cabbage, eggs, and beer can spike the app’s “toxicity” scale, offering participants a chance to learn about their gut health in real time.
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