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Do polysaccharides cause gas?

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The average person passes intestinal gas approximately 12 to 25 times per day, a process that is largely a byproduct of bacterial fermentation. Given this, many people wonder: do polysaccharides cause gas? For a significant portion of the population, certain types of these complex carbohydrates are indeed a primary culprit behind bloating and discomfort.