I have noticed that the gas is much smellier when I haven’t had a bowel movement within the last day. My hypothesis is that the gas itself doesn’t smell bad. But the gas seems to get the bad odor when it’s exposed to fecal matter.
What works for me to reduce gas smell: Consuming caffeine in the morning, and using a bidet sprayer to make sure my colon is cleaned out.
I’ve been ramping up my acarbose use, and it’s been quite a learning experience. For me, broccoli under certain conditions can trigger truly awful gas. Increased gas production seems unavoidable to some degree — but as long as I can prevent diarrhea, I plan to continue using acarbose.
The diarrhea side of things (really, stool consistency) can be managed quite well with undigestible fibers like psyllium, chia, and flax. Getting the timing and dose right took some messy trial and error, and I can understand why many people would find that process unacceptable. Even now, when I try new foods, I have to go with little or no acarbose until I know how my system will react.
(edited) I’ve experimented with higher doses of acarbose and tolerated them well, but only while on a strict high-fiber diet. I’ve recently settled on the standard 3×100 mg daily dosing, which gives me greater flexibility in food choices. From what I’ve read, that dose likely reaches near-maximum saturation for both gut and longevity benefits.
Yes. I have found that if I am very regular, the gas is odorless. I usually have a BM first thing in the morning and 2-3 more during the day. I am very regular. I believe that this regularity comes from the magnesium citrate and other supplements I take.
