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I wonder if, given that our intestines can absorb gasses into our blood stream, if that also means we readily absorb our farts into our blood stream as well? Th

I wonder if, given that our intestines can absorb gasses into our blood stream, if that also means we readily absorb our farts into our blood stream as well? The chemical composition of them could be having effects on your whole system maybe?

freediver 1y ago
The answer is probably yes and they eventually get exhaled through the lungs or metabolized by various tissues. Gives whole new meaning to 'carrying the fart' though.
russdill 1y ago
https://www.healthline.com/health/fart-in-mouth https://www.healthline.com/health/fart-in-mouth
- hn_throwaway_99 1y ago
  Worth the risky click, that was surprisingly informative.
  - thornton 1y ago
    Agreed!
  - tomcam 1y ago
    Thank you for your service
  - amelius 1y ago
    OK, I clicked. > If gas that is a part of flatulence is making its way out of your mouth, anyway, does that mean it’s OK to fart into someone else’s mouth? This article answers really too many unasked questions ...
richrichardsson 1y ago
"Better out than in" might hold some weight if so.