A recent study by Stanford University has concluded that farting can help you to shed some of those unwanted pounds. One fart burns 67 calories, so if a person farts 52 times then they can effectively burn 1 pound of unwanted fat.
In addition to that, Hydrogen Sulfide, the chemical compound that gives farts their awful smell may actually be good for you. The chemical compound is toxic in large enough quantities, but in small doses it gives cells just what they need to protect mitochondria.
Dr. Matt Whiteman of the University of Exeter says that diseased cells draw in enzymes to create small quantities of the compound, which helps keep the mitochondria going and the cell alive. Basically if the mitochondria quit the cell dies.
According to their study protecting mitochondria could be a key factor in preventing and reversing the effects of many conditions including heart disease, diebetes, dementia, and stroke. Some scientist is the UK are beginning to say that Hydrogen Sulfide might be the new health care hero of the 21st century.
In fact they are developing a new compound called AP36, which will help to ensure that mitochondria receive Hydrogen Sulfide.
“People say it is rude. But it’s your life, not theirs. If they want to be overweight and die early, that’s their choice. But if you want to live long, fart long,” explained Robert Hingle, lead researcher at Stanford University.
