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August 2010 PMID 19830557

Methane and the gastrointestinal tract.

Ara B Sahakian, Sam-Ryong Jee, Mark Pimentel

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Peak: 3 in Mar 2024
across 5 sources since Aug 2020

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Discussions consistently reflect interest in how humans produce and excrete methane, with examples like mentions of breath exhaling gases and links to health concerns like COVID, showing curiosity and personal relevance. The tone is informative and slightly humorous, emphasizing that this biological process is natural and important, aligning with the supportive and engaged sentiments expressed.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that humans produce methane and relate to the biological processes involved, supporting agreement with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about the biological and environmental implications, indicating strong interest in the research topics.

EngagementModerate engagement

Respondents reference specific details such as methane excretion mechanisms and potential health links, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the relevance of this research for understanding human health and environmental effects, suggesting moderate impact on public awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Methane is produced in the gut through anaerobic fermentation of carbohydrates by microbes, and recent studies suggest it may actively influence gut function, especially in conditions like constipation.
  • Most gastrointestinal gases are expelled through flatus or absorbed into the bloodstream, but methane production varies among individuals, with 30-62% of healthy people producing it.
  • The review highlights the potential biological effects of methane on gut motility and explores its implications for new treatments targeting gastrointestinal disorders.]
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衆善奉行
@upasampada · X

@sunegebohbohman 大腸で吸収され、循環器系を辿って肺で再度ガスになり、呼気で出ていくようです。 https://t.co/eEUhq0Bvex

Aug 22, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 173 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

Fun fact: gas in the gut that isnt farted out can get excreted through the lungs https://t.co/eBBRf3YBDr Yes, we can breathe out our farts! https://t.co/wwo1FbORc9

Mar 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 8,806 followers View post →
Koneko Arvi (RV)
@ridwanarvi · X

@SussyJoe_08 Berdasarkan hasil riset dan konsultasi ChatGPT jawabannya sebagian dari gas yang diproduksi dari pencernaan akan dibuang lewat nafas https://t.co/M1qTokkohH https://t.co/nJWLBoML6I https://t.co/6jdrbsWHdD https://t.co/imNmVTPkTE

May 20, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,351 followers View post →
Neptune
@neptune_x8 · X

حتى تتمكن أخيرًا من إطلاقها من خلال ضراط أو تجشؤ أو كليهما: https://t.co/zrPQ9vJUR9

Jan 7, 2023 · 1 like · 4,965 followers View post →
Lungman
@lungman111 · X

@chigrl @Josh_Young_1 @EnergzdEconomy The most common sources of methane in the world are: mining oil/gas and humans. Humans are 95% animal biomass and excrete it mainly in flatus

Dec 11, 2022 · 1 like · 275 followers View post →
Graphenes
@Graphenes1 · X

@Quicktake @business @AggieDeSousa Humans also produce a fair amount biologically. Did you know that humans also "off gass" from their mouths? "The majority of these gases are eliminated via flatus or absorbed into systemic circulation and expelled from the lungs." https://t.co/hC1tN1hE4i

Jun 1, 2021 · 1 like · 128 followers View post →

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JoEllen Clayton
@JoEllenClayto19 · X

@BroWallaceX https://t.co/saT39QUqdD

Sep 5, 2025 · 1,374 followers View post →
Koneko Arvi (RV)
@ridwanarvi · X

@SussyJoe_08 Berdasarkan hasil riset dan konsultasi ChatGPT jawabannya sebagian dari gas yang diproduksi dari pencernaan akan dibuang lewat nafas https://t.co/M1qTokkohH https://t.co/nJWLBoML6I https://t.co/6jdrbsWHdD https://t.co/imNmVTPkTE

May 20, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,351 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: gas in the gut that isnt farted out can get excreted through the lungs https://t.co/eBBRf3YBDr Yes, we can b…

Mar 22, 2025 · 2 shares · 8,806 followers View post →
OldNorthwest
@OldNorthwestIL · X

@newstart_2024 Humans produce methane in our digestive systems, too. https://t.co/lf4IFGsd7O. Are we next on Gates’s “need to change” list?

Apr 8, 2024 · 154 followers View post →
Paul Smith
@pavsmith · X

RT @angryhacademic: Fun fact: gas in the gut that isnt farted out can get excreted through the lungs https://t.co/eBBRf3YBDr Yes, we can b…

Mar 22, 2024 · 2 shares · 704 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

Fun fact: gas in the gut that isnt farted out can get excreted through the lungs https://t.co/eBBRf3YBDr Yes, we can breathe out our farts! https://t.co/wwo1FbORc9

Mar 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 8,806 followers View post →
Multiple Split Personality
@DARE4CARE · X

@roshnikushal ऐसे जब

Mar 2, 2024 · 1,129 followers View post →
Neptune
@neptune_x8 · X

حتى تتمكن أخيرًا من إطلاقها من خلال ضراط أو تجشؤ أو كليهما: https://t.co/zrPQ9vJUR9

Jan 7, 2023 · 1 like · 4,965 followers View post →
Lungman
@lungman111 · X

@chigrl @Josh_Young_1 @EnergzdEconomy The most common sources of methane in the world are: mining oil/gas and humans. Humans are 95% animal biomass and excrete it mainly in flatus

Dec 11, 2022 · 1 like · 275 followers View post →
Lee Stevenson
@bashuser · X

Methane and the gastrointestinal tract https://t.co/Ro4QFGSlPr

Sep 30, 2022 · 1,656 followers View post →
Le Loustic
@PrinceKaguyo · X

Too much flatulence can take to a bad covid? Is this the reason why the girl selling fart get to hospital? Because methane? Sound crazy right? But people produce methane naturally

Jan 6, 2022 · 379 followers View post →
Kevyne
@KevyneShandris · X

Then you know the NEXT agenda will be. https://t.co/H6mB48VfNv

Jun 16, 2021 · 387 followers View post →
Graphenes
@Graphenes1 · X

@Quicktake @business @AggieDeSousa Humans also produce a fair amount biologically. Did you know that humans also "off gass" from their mouths? "The majority of these gases are eliminated via flatus or absorbed into systemic circulation and expelled from the lungs." https://t.co/hC1tN1hE4i

Jun 1, 2021 · 1 like · 128 followers View post →
Dancingbear
@Unodancingbear · X

@PaulWheelhouse Oh dear

Dec 30, 2020 · 582 followers View post →
fabrice☭AntifaSince2005
@fabricedelamort · X

RT @upasampada: @sunegebohbohman 大腸で吸収され、循環器系を辿って肺で再度ガスになり、呼気で出ていくようです。 https://t.co/eEUhq0Bvex

Aug 22, 2020 · 1 share · 2,538 followers View post →
衆善奉行
@upasampada · X

@sunegebohbohman 大腸で吸収され、循環器系を辿って肺で再度ガスになり、呼気で出ていくようです。 https://t.co/eEUhq0Bvex

Aug 22, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 173 followers View post →