Methane and human health. What you need to know.
Methane (CH4), an inherent product of fermentation, occurs naturally as part of a healthy gastrointestinal tract. However, recent studies show that high levels of methane are positively correlated with a higher body mass index. Obesity is a global epidemic with nearly 40% of all adults being overweight and 13% being obese. Likewise, a majority of people (65%) in the United States in a recent survey said they were actively trying to slim down. Methane is also associated with c