1.0Gizmodo Australiahttps://gizmodo.com.auOmar Kardoudihttps://gizmodo.com.au/author/omarkardoudi-usa/Scientists Say Some Farts Can Help Prevent Cancer, Strokes And Dementiarich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="iTjxnnuaR6"><a href="https://gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/fart-smells-have-secret-health-benefits-according-to-science/">Scientists Say Some Farts Can Help Prevent Cancer, Strokes And Dementia</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/fart-smells-have-secret-health-benefits-according-to-science/embed/#?secret=iTjxnnuaR6" width="600" height="338" title="“Scientists Say Some Farts Can Help Prevent Cancer, Strokes And Dementia” — Gizmodo Australia" data-secret="iTjxnnuaR6" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://gizmodo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/12/wrcm19r3bojseo4bfjud.gif?quality=75636225The smell of flatulence could help avoid cancer, strokes, heart attacks and dementia, according to scientists at Exeter University. Hydrogen sulfide is one of the gases produced by bacteria as it breaks down food in the gut, it is toxic in large doses but in tiny amounts it helps protect cells and fight illness.