How many farts a day is normal? What does the science actually say? If you've ever seen Jack Nicholson in the bucket list, which I think is quite funny actually, he says never trust a fart. And if you've got IBS or if you've ever had a tummy bug, you'll know what he means by that. So what has Benjamin Franklin, one of America's founding fathers, got to do with farts? So hold that thought because I'm going to come back to that in a bit. So here's the thing: a good fart is a sign of healthy digestion, but how many is normal? And do you need to be concerned if you're farting like 10 men like, say, after a Sunday lunch? So let's look at what the science actually says. Well, there's an interesting study published in May 2026 that sets out to answer exactly this. And they managed to get over 6,400 people to log their farts in real time using an app, recording when they let one go, plus its smell, loudness, and the duration. And altogether they clocked more than 360,000 farts. That's a lot of farts and a lot of smell. Thankfully, it weren't all in one room all at one time. The results, they found the average person farted about five times a day. And they found that men farted more than women. But really, is that true? Or were the women just not being totally honest about how often they let one rip? Now, before you take five a day farts as gospel and start counting and comparing, and maybe feeling a bit concerned, maybe because you're doing far more than that, that number isn't the whole story because can you actually trust that number? So let's rewind to 1996, where there's an old study that had 25 healthy people keep a fart diary for a week, and their average came out at around 10 farts a day, with some hitting 20 a day. Then if we jump ahead a couple of years to 1998, there's a paper by Bolin and Stanton who looked at not only how many farts, but also fibre intake and beer, and they found men farted more than women. Really, again, like I mentioned before. And what women may be telling porcupies like women don't ever fart. So they found about 13 a day for men versus about seven a day for women, with an overall average of about 10 farts a day, like the 1996 study that I just mentioned. So what about the fibre and the beer then? Well, they found the more fibre people ate, the more they farted. And I know the carnivore crowd would probably be circling around this like hawks and saying, oh yeah, that's why you need to eat meat only and you shouldn't be eating carbs and fibre and all that kind of stuff. But before you ditch all your carbs, I'm going to come back to fibre in a bit. But you can also read this article that I've written on the carnivore diet so you can then make a more informed decision about it because it covers lots of important points that fans of the diet either don't know about themselves or they don't want you to know about. So I'll share that link in the description for you. So going back to the beer intake, the men reported more fragrant farts, if you like, than the women. So then fast forward to 2025. And there's a study that automatically measured farts without relying on you or anyone keeping count, or to honestly count the farts. So basically, they had smart underpants, which I think is quite cool. And that's meant to be more accurate because there's no self-report on where you can lie or accidentally forget to record a fart or leave it until the end of the day and then trying to remember how many farts you've done earlier. No rounding down out of embarrassment and pretending you didn't fart as many times as you actually did. Just a machine counting the farts as they got belted out like a fog horn or softly puffed out. And what did the researchers find? Well, they found people had an average of 32 farts a day, and some people had as many as 59. Wow, that's a lot. And by the way, that was a small group of mostly men, which means it's more relevant to you as a guy compared to if the study was mostly women. Like a lot of the studies into IBS, they're mostly female participants that are involved, whereas this was mostly men. And the interest in parts is nothing new because back in 1781, a 75-year-old scientist wrote a letter to the Royal Academy proposing some research. And it says, to discover some drug wholesome and not disagreeable to be mixed with our common food or sources that shall render the natural discharges of wind from our bodies not only inoffensive, but agreeable as perfumes, which I think is quite funny. And that scientist who wrote that was Benjamin Franklin, and I said I'd come back to him. So Benjamin Franklin was more than just one of America's founding fathers. Yes, he was also a scientist, an inventor, and an author, to name a few. So he was proposing to invent a pill to make farts smell nice instead of air freshness to hide the smell of bad odours. He wanted the fart to actually come out smelling really nice. And holding farts is uncomfortable and can be painful. And he mentions as well that all well-bred people, therefore, to avoid giving such offence, forcibly restrain the efforts of nature to discharge that wind that's so retained, contrary to nature, it not only gives frequently great present pain. So he obviously notes that it can be painful and uncomfortable trying to hold a fart. And he's mentioning like these well-bred pi people, trying not to cause offence by letting rip and making a stench and a noise and everything and having the impact on other people. And yeah, so trying not to hold it because that can be painful and uncomfortable. So whereas if you could take something to make your fart smell nice, he mentions the ease and comfort every man living might feel seven times a day by discharging freely the wind from his bowels, especially if it be converted into a perfume. So he's not about making your fart smell as good as perfume. So Franklin reckons seven times a day. So which is it? Is it the five, seven, ten, or thirty-two farts a day? Anyway, so the man clearly had a sense of humour, and he points out that in this um letter to the Royal Academy that asparagus changes the smell of your pea, and you'll know if you eat asparagus as well. And he also mentions that, like if you've eaten a load of onions, and I'm quoting here, shall afford a stink that no company can tolerate. So his logic was if food can change how we smell, then surely we could find something to make our farts smell nice. And he even talks about picking a scent to suit the people around you. So, like, I don't know, maybe rose for the in-laws, perhaps, or something stronger and masculine for the for the colleagues, perhaps. But here's the thing: making your fart smell nice, that's all about other people, isn't it? And that's fair enough. That's you know, it's just nice and thought, nice and kind. But what actually matters is you, and it's about whether your farting is getting to you, whether it's chipping away at your confidence, impacting your mood and how you feel about yourself. Because yeah, all this fart and stuff can seem funny, but I've worked with loads of guys where it was anything but funny and where it's had a huge impact on them. And it's not just the fart in itself, it's also the gut aches, the pain, the diarrhea, all of which isn't nice either. And then on top of all of that, there's the other bit, the bit about what it actually does to life at home, because it can be a bit of a vicious cycle because it doesn't just stop with them, it spills over onto the people they love, their family and the kids and the wife or girlfriend or whoever, you know, their loved ones, and maybe they're laughing about how many times they fart and the smells and stuff, but eventually that can that novelty or uh the jokes can run dry and suddenly it's not so funny, and then it can end up in arguments and things. And I've had so many men tell me that they've ended up rowing with their wife or the girlfriend over it, and you know, she's sick of the stent, she's sick of the noises, and and it can ruin the moment. And you know, because let's be blunt, it's not exactly sexy dropping your guts when you're about to be having sex, and then that comes straight back to him. He's now stressed about it, he's embarrassed, he's on edge, and he's worrying every time. And then there's all that, you know, there's that stress and worry, which ends up winding up the gut even more and having more of an impact, which means more symptoms because of the stress and the worry about it, which means more tension at home, and round and round it goes in a vicious cycle. And then there's the constant management of it, and like you're in a store or you're out for a meal, or maybe you're even in an elevator or on the escalators, and one slips out, and everyone around you knows it, and maybe your wife or girlfriend, they're mortified, and that then causes arguments later on, or in the moment, or unease between both of you, and there's an atmosphere, or it could be right in the middle of a serious conversation, and you're like, Wow, fantastic! My body just decided, yeah, I need to desperately have a fart or whatever go to the toilet now, or you're in bed together and you're spending the whole time clenching and you're trying to hold it in, you're getting tummy ache, maybe you already had tummy ache and it's getting worse because you're trying to hold that fart in. Because obviously the last thing that you want to do is ruin ruin the moment. So, you know, now you can't even relax and enjoy sex, and that's on top of the diarrhea and everything else that can impact on a long-term relationship. But then there's also like the guy that's just started seeing someone, that can obviously have an impact as well. And like, when is it okay to actually fart in front of the, you know, your your new girlfriend or new partner? What if they hear you through the bathroom door? And that's a genuine worry for a lot of men. And I've had loads of men, you know, telling me about their concerns around their gut symptoms, including their farts, and you know, it can be a constant burden for them to carry around with them. So, yeah, it's funny until it's your life, and then it can quietly wear you down, and it's just like that nagging thing going on in your head, which then can impact your symptoms and your quality of life, and obviously the people around you, which then can have an impact back on you and your symptoms. So, moving on, when during the day do we fart most? So that Australian study where they found the average person farted five times a day, they also mapped farts across the day. Obviously, nothing got logged overnight because everyone was asleep, obviously. Although, have you ever farted so hard or so loud that you actually woke yourself up? Um, yeah. So their chart shows there's two main peaks. A smaller one first thing around 6 to 8 a.m., and then a bigger one in the evening around 8 to 10 pm. And the morning one is your gut at its most active. Overnight backlog clearing itself out, helped by that first coffee or breakfast in the morning, firing things up and getting your gut into action. And then the evening one is your gut at its most full, and a whole day's food has now arrived in your large intestine for the bacteria to work on, topped off by the last clear out before bed. And but either way, that gas isn't from the meal you've just eaten, that takes hours to get there. And I've also done a video about this because a lot of guys get this, well, most guys get this wrong, and that's why I've made a YouTube video about it, about the hidden gut trigger, and I'll share a link as well in the description. Without doing a huge deep dive into this, where does all this gas actually come from? So there are two main sources, and that's the air that you swallow and fermentation. So fermentation, think of when they're brewing beer, and it's all those bubbles and all that froth. So the swallowed air is the minor player, at least for farts, and eat fast, talk with your mouthful, chewing gum, or guzzle fizzy drinks, and you also gulp down air. And so some of that comes back up as burps, and some travels south and contributes to what comes out the other end. And then there's the fermentation, and that does the heavy lifting, if you like, and that's the bit that changes with what you eat. So down in your large intestine, you've got trillions of gut bacteria and other bugs, and their job is to feast on the bits of food that your body couldn't digest and absorb higher up, mostly undigested carbohydrates, plus some protein and fat. And they ferment those leftovers and they produce gas. So, like going back to the beer with all those bubbles and froth. So, how gassy you are depends on what you eat, how much, and what your gut microbiome is like. So that's the community of the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungies that naturally live in your gut, which is why one guy can be far gassier than the next guy from eating the same meal. But here's the thing: if you've also, if you've got something called SIBO, so small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, where you get too many bacteria setting up shop in the small intestine higher up than than they should be, then that means fermentation kicks off too early because those bugs that are higher up in the small intestine, they get to work on that food, the what would be food, because it doesn't actually look like food anymore, which can cause gut symptoms that looks a lot like IBS. And in more extreme SIBO cases, it can come with signs and symptoms like greasy, pale, float, and poo, weight loss, anemia, which is a cue for you to see your doctor rather than try and tough it out. Why do some farts absolutely stink compared to others? So more than 99% of the gas your gut bacteria produces, like the hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane, is odorless, which you might find surprising because why do some farts absolutely stink? The stink comes from sulfur-containing gases made when your gut bacteria break down and they ferment the sulfur-rich parts of protein. So there's two amino acids called cysteine and methionine, and they get broken down, and then you get that lovely rotten, eggy, cabbage-y smell. So, what foods are rich in those sulfur-containing compounds? Red meat and eggs are the main ones, but the real driver isn't just one villain food, and it's the total amount that you have. And the more sulfur-rich protein that you eat, the more your bacteria has to turn into smelly gas. And a lot of guys that are into their fitness, especially weight training, they peck away serious protein like chicken, steak, eggs, maybe you're one of these guys, and tan loads of protein supplements as well. And a lot of guys think more protein is more gained, but that's a another episode in itself. And so these guys are also that are trying to drop the calories load up on protein as well to help maintain muscle mass and stay in fuller for longer on a lower calorie. So they can also up the protein intake. But either way, a high protein diet can lead to more protein ended up in the large intestine to be fermented and then smellier farts. And research has shown about three grams of protein per day can end up in the large intestine on a low protein diet compared to 12 to 18 grams per day from normal average dietary intake from having about 18% of total calories from protein. So imagine how much potentially ends up in the large intestine if you're having between 1.6 and 2.7 grams or more per kilogram per day, which could be about 20 to 30% plus of total calorie intake, which a lot of people that are into the fitness are taking. So imagine how much protein could end up in the large intestine. Or what about if you're following the carnivore diet? So the protein intake goes up obviously even more because you're avoiding all the other things out of the diet. So, yes, protein farts are a real thing and not just a broscience thing. And then to make matters worse, go in high protein and cutting the fibre, whether that's for your sport, whether you've gone and followed the carnivore diet or um the lion diet, or you think fibre is the devil when you're trying to manage your IBS, which a lot of people think, oh yeah, I've got IBS, fibre is a nightmare for me. I can't tolerate any fibre, so they avoid it. This leaves your gut bacteria with nothing to feed on except protein. And your gut bacteria thrives on fibre. It's not only protein either, because some wine and beer contain certain additives that can also turn into stinky farts, which is why the beer drinkers in that 1998 study that I mentioned earlier reported some really funky farts as well. And those sulfur compounds are also found in some veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, brussels sprouts, garlic, onions, and leeks. So, Franklin, when he mentioned about the onion and the guy who's eating loads of onions can end up with smelly farts. He was maybe on about something like this. Obviously, they didn't know about IBS back then. It wasn't called IBS back then. But before you ditch those veggies, their rotten eggy cabbage kind of smell, that potential is less than the high protein foods, and they contain a variety of different nutrients as well. So all those veggies, they've got loads of different nutrients in them, different amounts and types of fibre, which provides a range of health benefits such as reducing the risk of bowel cancer and type 2 diabetes. So if it's the smell that bothers you more than the frequency of the farts, look at the protein, including protein shakes before you start blaming the veggies. Now, here's a twist: there's research suggesting that increasing your fibre intake can actually help with smelly farts by keeping your gut bacteria busy on their preferred food, which is, like I said, the fibre. So they're less likely to ferment the sulfur-rich protein. So while more fibre tends to mean more frequent farts, the evidence suggests it can make them smell less offensive. But one important catch though, especially when you've got IBS, it's not just as simple as eat more fibre, because first, fibre and fermentable carbs aren't the same thing. And it's the fast fermenting carbs scattered across veggies, whole grains, beans, pulses, and some fruits, including some of those sulfur-rich veggies that I mentioned just now that tend to set off IBS symptoms. So it's not only those, it's the amount, type, and timing of fibre that's important as well. And if you suddenly start tanning shed loads of fibre thinking, oh, I really need to increase my fibre intake, or you just go and have a huge high fibre meal right before you train, you can end up feeling bloated, gassy, or running to the loo whether you've got IBS or not. It's just that a sensitive gut has a lower threshold. And also variety is key, not just the number. So you could be hitting the UK's 30 grams a day of fibre target with a supplement and still miss the point because different gut bugs thrive on different plant foods, and each of those bugs do different jobs. So it's a wider range of plants that tend to mean a more varied, more resilient microbiome. And that's where the eat 30 different plants a week idea comes from, the American Gut Project, which found that people eating 30 plus different plants a week had more diverse gut microbiomes than those eating less than 10. So treat the 30 as a handy target, not as a magic number. But also bear in mind that it came from comparing a small group at each extreme, not hard-proof. So you can't just cram in 30 plants and hope for the best. It's about balancing between getting enough variety for the health benefits, but at a pace and in a mix, you know, a variety and at times that your gut can actually handle while you're working within your own personal triggers, if you obviously know your personal triggers for your IBS symptoms or not. And obviously, everyone's different. Your body, your IBS triggers, your gut microbiome is as unique as your fingerprints, which is exactly why guesswork rarely cracks it. And if you don't know whether it's the protein, whether it's the veggies, the fibre, the carbs, all of them, or if it's something else entirely, this is where a dietitian like myself can help. And keeping a food and symptom diary is beneficial and sharing it with a dietitian, and you know, we can go through everything with you to help you identify what the actual culprit or the culprits are for triggering your symptoms, while also making sure that you're still getting everything that your body needs based on your own personal requirements. So, what causes excess gas? So loads of things, and often it's more than just one thing at a time. And the usual suspects, like a gut condition like IBS, celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis or SIBO, as I mentioned before. Constipation, because things sit in the gut longer, so there's more time for it to ferment and for gas to get trapped. Food intolerances like lactose intolerance, for instance, suddenly eating shed loads of fibre, going from zero to hero with your fibre intake overnight, that's not helpful. Guzzling fizzy drinks, chewing gum, eating fast, talking with your mouthful, all of which means that you can swallow in excess air. Certain medications include and some cholesterol lowering drugs and laxatives. But a quick and important point is if you think your excessive gas is due to a medication, don't just stop taking it off your own back. You need To speak with your GP or pharmacist first before you stop taking any medications. And yes, everyone farts, yes, everyone. Anne Hathaway farts, Emily Blunt farts, yes, celebrities, female celebrities, they all fart. I know, yes, it ruins the image a bit, but everyone does it. It's natural. Have you ever seen the film The Change Up with Ryan Reynolds? I think it's quite an old film now, with Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman, where the two of them magically swap bodies. Well, Reynolds' character, Mitch, is a single guy, and he's mates with Bateman's married character called Dave, and he reckons he's finally got a shot with Dave's missus. And he thinks, yeah, like yeah, he's well up for it, and he's leching at her, and she's walking through the bedroom naked, and he's thinking in his head, yeah, I'm gonna ruin her, like he's well up for it. And then, right up until she wanders into the bathroom, she grabs her silk dressing gown and she leaves the door open, she plunks herself on the toilet, and then she just lets it all out. Just a massive, massive fight. Yeah, if you haven't seen it, I've now ruined it for you. But yeah, it's really funny. Yeah, so that image that he had of her walking through naked, hair blowing, like looking stunning, amazing figure, yeah, gorgeous, and then ruined image gone. Ugh, but yeah, it's normal. Everyone does it. So, how much gas are we talking? So it mostly depends on what you're eating. So on average, it's about 600 mils per day, and then on a diet low in fermentable compounds, it can be less than 300 mils of gas a day, but load up on, say, a big plate of baked beans, and this can then jump up to one and a half litres or more. Fartan, IBS, and the gut brain link. So here's something that surprises a lot of my clients because people with IBS don't necessarily produce more gas than anyone else. The problem isn't the amount, it's the sensitivity. So in IBS, the gut can be hypersensitive, so super sensitive. So it could be that there's a perfectly normal amount of or volume of gas in the gut, but it gets dialed up and it it registers as pain, bloating, or cramping. And there's good research that backs this up, showing that it's the oversensitivity to the stretch rather than an excessive amount of gas that's in there that's been produced that causes the symptoms. And your head is in the mix too. It's not that it's all in your head like you're imagining it or you're making it up, but it's the stress and anxiety that can genuinely crank up the gut symptoms through the gut brain connection. And that Smart Underwear study threw up some fascinating clues, I think, here, because the researchers gave people a sweep made from simple sugars that your gut absorbs higher up. So barely any of it reaches the large intestine to be fermented by the bacteria. So it wouldn't cause any gas or symptoms. But a third of the people in the study still reported symptoms. So that points to something that's called the nocebo effect. And this is basically the opposite of the placebo, where you feel better, say, because you believed or expected to feel better. And then there's the farting and training. So here's something a lot of guys get backwards. So getting active is one of the best things that you can do for shifting that trapped gas and bloating. When you're up and you're about and you're active, it helps the gas to travel through and out. Whereas if you're sitting around all day, it hangs about and it builds up and it can leave you bloated and uncomfortable. But when you're feeling bloated and comfortable, it can feel like the you know, the last thing that you want to do is to go and be active and moving around. But that's that's the point. It's being active and moving around can help that gas travel through and out the other end. And in one study, healthy men who were kept inactive for over a month ended up farting more and pooing less. So sitting about most of the time, like if your job requires for you to sit on your butt all day, that isn't very helpful for your gut or even your overall health. So when you're bloated or gassy, get moving, not cruising on the couch, even if it's just a quick, brisk walk, that can help shift things along and help you deflate as well. And also going out for a walk. If you're like you know, there's trapped gas, and also you're concerned about who is in the vicinity of where you have a fart. If you go for a walk, that can help things travel through and out, and also you can do it outside so you can let rip in peace if you like. There is a catch though, and it's about how hard you train. So dental to moderate activity is helpful, but going full pelt, doing best effort in an all-out session, that can tip things the other way and cause cramping or a sudden dash to the loo. And during higher intensity exercise, your body diverts blood away from your gut and it sends it to your work and muscles because that's then the priority. So that then leaves your gut shortchanged, which is then where cramping and urgency can kick in. So it's not just a case of go easy, do nothing, or go full whack. It's about the balance. And yeah, don't be surprised if flat out sessions upsets your gut. Well, more gentler training and walking is more helpful. And a few things that can help. So don't train hard straight after a meal, just give it some time. Go easy on foods that are high in fermentable carbs before a training session, and then try to go before you train if you can. So an empty tank is more comfortable than a full one mid-session. Many guys naturally go in the morning, and if that's you, work your training around it. So, what can you actually do about it? So, first of all, if you need to art, just do it. Don't hold on to it like what Franklin said. That's so retained, contrary to nature, is not only gives frequently great present pain, and as you'll know yourself, it can end up really painful. So, yeah, you can have manners about it like holding off until you're in the bathroom or you know, where there's no one around, rather than doing it right next to your wife or your girlfriend while, say, you're having dinner, that's really not polite and not very nice. So there's practical evidence-based stuff that you could do. So keeping a food and symptom diary because triggers are individual. So the goal is to find your personal triggers, not copy what someone else is doing from a band list that they've got because what works for them might not work for you. Slow down at mealtimes, it feels better, and also you're less likely to guzzle in more air. Sitting upright, chewing your food properly, and trying smaller meals can be helpful. Build up fiber intake gradually. Don't go from zero to hero overnight. Just slowly increase the amount that you have to give your gut the time to adapt to the amount that you're having. It's like your gut bugs, they might be starving because you've not been eating much fibre and yeah, they're not really thriving and doing very well. Then all of a sudden, you throw them a massive buffet of all you can eat and they just go crazy, and then you end up with gut symptoms, and that's really not very nice. Ease off the fizzy drinks and the gum if you're a heavy user, so if you like eating sugar-free gum, because sugar-free gum contains fermentable carbohydrates like sorbitol, which can trigger IBS symptoms. And then check with your GP or pharmacist before you stop any medications, whether that's over-the-counter medications and especially prescription medications, if you think that they are causing you symptoms. And then a quick word about the low FOBMAP diet because it comes up a lot. So the low FOBMAP diet can be genuinely extremely helpful for people with IBS, and it's the most evidence-based therapeutic diet for managing IBS, but it's not a forever diet and it's not a DIY guessing game, and it should only be done if it's been recommended by a dietitian and supported by a registered dietitian like myself. So if you're doing it yourself or you're considering doing it by yourself, or considering going to someone else who isn't a dietitian to help you with it, then you really need to read this article that I'll share in the description. And it's called The Low FODMAP diet, why going solo can leave you miserable and malnourished. So you would benefit from reading that if you're considering the low FOBMAP diet. So when should you see your doctor? So most fartan is nothing to worry about. And you might not like the smell of your own farts, and other people might not like them either and find them really offensive. But smelly farts aren't automatically a cause for concern. But you would benefit from speaking to your doctor if your farton is genuinely bothering you and it is impacting your quality of life. If you've constantly got a persistent stomach pain or bloating that doesn't go away, if you've lost weight without trying, if you've got a sudden change in your bowel habits, like how many times you go into the toilet for a poo, the consistency, so what it looks like, whether it's runny or looks like pellets, and the colour. And I've written an article about this called Pooh Clues, a man's guide. And again, I'll share that in the description for you because there's some really important points that you need to know. So I'll share that in the description. Diarrhea that wakes you from sleep, you definitely need to speak to your doctor if you're waking from your sleep because you need a poo. Waking and then eventually, and it's so you can't get back to sleep. So waking up, you can't get back to sleep, and then eventually you need a wee, and you feel like maybe you need a poo. That's different from being woken from your sleep for a poo. Like you wake and you desperately need a poo, you definitely need to speak to your doctor about that. And then if you've noticed any blood in your poo. So the bottom line, how many farts a day is normal? Well, from the evidence that's available, and there isn't many studies on farts, which is probably understandable, there isn't a magic number, and it's somewhere between five and twenty, and that covers most people. But the range is big and the studies don't fully agree, partly because each of the studies have got their own limitations, and then it's whether the people have been honest or not, and then also there'll be, even with those smart pants, there'll still be limitations with those pants and with the study itself as well. So what actually matters is what's normal for you, and whether you have constant pain or bloating or a whole host of other symptoms and the impact that it's having on your quality of life, your confidence, and your day-to-day life, it's that impact. But if this is you and you are struggling with your IBS, then there is things that you can do. And one of them is to record that, like I mentioned before, recording in a food and symptom diary and then taking that diary to your doctor if you haven't got an IBS diagnosis or you haven't got a diagnosis for your symptoms. And also if you've got a change in your symptoms, you could take that and then speak to your doctor rather than trying to remember all the different things that you've been doing, like the different foods, what you've been up to, what your sleep has been like, all that kind of like lifestyle stuff. Rather than trying to remember it all, you can log it in an IBS journal, and then you can take that to your doctor and who can then go through everything with you. And then also if you have got a diagnosis, then you could go to a dietitian like myself who could go through everything with you, work out what's going on, and come up with a plan together to help you get back to your normal self and improve your symptoms and regain your life. So there are things you can do, but obviously that step is down to you. And Franklin, you wanted a pill to make the problem smell nicer. But it turns out the better answer is understanding your own gut. It's less romantic, but far more useful. So thanks for listening, and I will catch you next time.