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Imagine a world where you could track and know exactly which foods cause you gastric distress. With that information, you would know what to avoid before important events, like foods that make you burp before a speech or what not to order on a first date. Thanks to a group of Australian researchers, this dream could become a reality sooner than you think.
Gas Tracking Pill
A team of researchers from RMIT University and Monash University have developed an ingestible electronic pill that can track gas levels throughout your intestinal tract in real-time, from the stomach to the colon.
How the pill works
The capsule, paired with a receiver and a cell phone app, allows you to track your gas levels. The pill is the size of a vitamin and contains sensors for temperature, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and oxygen. It also has a gas-permeable membrane for quick diffusion of gases through the tract.
Tried and Tested
Human trials have shown promising results. In one trial, the pill took 20 hours to travel the entire digestive tract, with varying gas levels in different sections. In another trial, different diets resulted in different gas levels and digestive motility.
What causes gas?
Gas can have various causes, from internal factors to external ones like diet and stress. Certain foods, intolerances, and conditions may also contribute to gas production.
How to prevent bad gas
There are ways to prevent gas buildup, such as eating slowly, avoiding certain foods, taking probiotics, and using digestive enzymes. In case you already have gas, activated charcoal pills can help reduce bloating and neutralize gas.
The Bottom Line
This electronic pill could revolutionize gas tracking and intestinal health prediction. In the meantime, listen to your body and maintain a healthy lifestyle for optimal digestive function.
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