Everyone experiences gas. In fact, passing gas 13 to 21 times a day is considered normal. It’s a natural result of digestion, proof that your body is working to break down food and extract nutrients.

Sugar-free gum with polyols such as sorbitol and xylitol is most likely to cause gas because of fermentation in the colon. Sugared gum can cause gas due to swallowed air but generally produces less ...

Constipation, marked by irregular and hard defecations, is a common problem with respect to digestion that can occur in ...