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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

Why is it the older you get the more you fart?

By some estimates, people pass gas between 5 and 15 times a day, but this can increase significantly as we age. So, why is it the older you get the more you fart, and what can be done to manage this natural but sometimes embarrassing aspect of aging?

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Why do you fart more as you get older?

According to the American College of Gastroenterology, the average person passes gas between 13 and 21 times per day, but this can increase significantly with age. So, why do you fart more as you get older? This phenomenon is tied to natural changes in your digestive system and dietary habits that occur over time.

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