"Fart Gas" Link to Blood Pressure

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	"Fart Gas" Link to Blood Pressure

thisnamecantbetaken

10-27-2008 2:17 PM

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thisnamecantbetaken says:

"We know hydrogen sulphide is not good for us at high levels but it seems that at the lower levels in the body it is essential."

Not good for people's surroundings, either.

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10-27-2008 7:30 PM

benaloy

And to think I have been battling this friendly 'gas' for all these years.

10-28-2008 6:22 AM

brightlight4

We had better start eating more baked beans then folks

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