This blog has been updated for quality and relevancy on May 13, 2026.
Let’s face it: Farting comes with its share of embarrassment. Even though it’s a totally normal, natural thing… And even though every single person passes gas... When we’re in public or around people we don’t know, the standard protocol is to hide or hold in our farts.
But what happens if you fart frequently (far more than you think is normal for you)? Likely life is just a little bit harder. Perhaps you feel ashamed, or like there’s something wrong with you.
You might have tried changing your diet or taking over-the-counter options like Gas-X or Beano. However, if your gas persists, it could be a sign that your digestive system needs a different kind of help—the kind that starts in your gut microbiome...the main source of your gas.
Fast Farting Facts
No matter what they claim, everyone farts, every single day. It’s a normal part of digestion, and you simply can’t avoid it.
But what’s normal when it comes to farting? Here are the facts:
- Gas is a natural byproduct of digestion
- The average healthy person farts 14 to 23 times daily
- Most farting takes place overnight while you sleep
- Flatologists are scientists that study farting
- Air you swallow while eating and drinking can generate gas
- Gas gets produced when gut bacteria break down food in your gut
Occasional gas is a sign of a healthy gut and healthy digestion. But when you fart more than 25–30 times a day or your farts have a strong or foul odor, it’s a sign that something’s not right.
When Farts Are Frequent or Foul
While farting is normal and healthy, excessive farting can be a sign that something’s wrong with your gut. And when your gas comes along with bloating and abdominal pain, your body is sending you a message.
Frequent farting could be due to something as simple as eating a food that disagreed with you. However, it could also be something more serious—like a digestive condition such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). That’s why it’s important to listen to your body before things get worse.
So what’s causing your excess farting? The most common causes include:
- Constipation: The longer food and waste linger in your gut, the more they’ll ferment and create foul-smelling gas.1
- Food intolerances: Most commonly to lactose2, gluten3, and fructose4
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)5
- Inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD): Examples include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis6
- Dysbiosis: This condition happens when harmful, pathogenic bacteria outnumber beneficial probiotic bacteria in your gut microbiome7
And here’s the thing: Research suggests dysbiosis may play a role in digestive issues like constipation, food intolerances, IBS, and IBD.8–10 So if you struggle with gas, supporting a balanced gut microbiome may help promote more comfortable digestion.
How to Address Gas Attacks
The first and most important step in managing your fart frequency is getting (and keeping) your gut microbiome in healthy balance. Your gut contains trillions of bacteria, both beneficial probiotics and harmful pathogens. When everything is going smoothly, probiotic bacteria vastly outnumber pathogens. And those probiotic bacteria can potentially deliver dozens of important health benefits such as:
- Efficient macronutrient processing (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates)11
- Healthy nutrient absorption12
- Short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, which promotes overall wellness13
- Regular bowel movements14
- Healthy aging15
- Clear skin16
- Digestive comfort17
But when that balance flips, and harmful pathogens outnumber beneficial probiotic bacteria—a state known as dysbiosis—you may experience digestive chaos. Dysbiosis can cause a wide range of issues, both digestive and throughout your whole body. And excess or smelly farting is one of the most obvious signs that your gut is out of balance.
One effective way to support microbial balance is by supplementing with clinically studied probiotics. Probiotics help nourish beneficial bacteria in the gut and promote a healthy gut environment. Research has shown they can support digestive comfort, immune function, healthy inflammatory responses, and overall gut health.
That’s where high-quality spore probiotics come into the picture. Certain spore probiotics have been studied for their ability to support beneficial bacterial populations, maintain a healthy gut barrier, and support immune function.18 Research shows that specific spore strains, including Bacillus subtilis HU58™ and Bacillus indicus HU36™, help promote microbial diversity—a cornerstone of good gut health.19
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With a well-balanced gut microbiome, you’ll enjoy comfortable, healthy digestion, and you may even find yourself less worried about holding in gas every time you leave the house.
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- Bacillus clausii (SC-109)
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