Well stated. When gastric transit time is increased, certain types of pathogenic bacteria are responsible for attributing to the increased gas accumualtion. This is mainly the result of byproduct from the bacteria's action on undigested food. So essentially, it's often the result of poor overall food/nutrient digestion and increased gastric transit time. This is often due to an unbalanced intestinal bacterial flora. Restoring a balance through probiotic bacteria can greatly reduce these symptoms and provide a more regular bowel movement pattern.
I agree that probiotics certainly help control many of these issues. They accomplish this mainly by restoring a balanced bacteria flora through competitive exclusion of the pathogenic bacteria. This enables for a more thorough digestion and absorbtion of nutrients. While i agree that yogurt is good, the probiotics inside(mainly of the lacto bacillus family) as destroyed by gastric acid in transit to their intestinal destination.
Gut Health utilizes a specific probiotic strain(Lacto Bacillus Casei Ke-99) for many reasons. Our probiotic formula is enteric coated which allows this beneficial probiotic bacteria to reach the small intestine intact in which it can then attach and begin to colonize. It's only after this colonization is successful that the benefits of the probiotic bacteria can truly be utilized effectively.
Very good suggestions with increasing fiber and H20 intake. Adding in a great probiotic formula like Gut Health can only provide enhanced benefits overall in helping to control symptoms of these type of issues.