Oct 24 2008

Good Health Stinks

Jody posted this at 2:45 pm under science

fart alertFlatulence’s stink may be linked to lower blood pressure:

The gas responsible for the foul odour of flatulence and rotten eggs may play an important role in regulating blood pressure, Canadian researchers say in a study released Friday.

The findings could lead to new treatments for high blood pressure in humans, said the study authors.

Makes you wonder what kind of treatment.


2 Responses to “Good Health Stinks”. Leave a Reply.

  1. rekounason 25 Oct 2008 at 11:22 am

    And all this time I thought it was all the beef and beans I was eating.

    Who here has done the “Dutch Oven” to their spouses?

    “Greg quickly raises his hand.”

  2. Mean Jeanon 25 Oct 2008 at 9:35 pm

    What/who does the smelling to make a diagnosis?

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