The healthiest option is simply to let the fart pass naturally. But in a quiet yoga class or other social settings where it could be heard? You might hesitate. So, how bad is holding it in?
Releasing gas eliminates excess produced by digesting food. Adults typically pass 12 to 25 farts daily, so inconvenient timing is common. Frequently suppressing them, however, builds up pressure in your intestines, risking bloating or even diverticula formation. Health experts advise against it—let it go when possible.
