Flavoring Agent Fights Flatulence

Q. Do you have a suggestion for someone with frequent, odorous flatus? One of my sons has this problem and besides causing lots of laughs, it also causes the rest of us to groan.
A. We recently received a suggestion from a reader on this very topic: “Has anyone suggested Angostura bitters for gas? When I was a waitress and had that problem, someone suggested a teaspoon in a glass of 7-Up or just club soda. It worked immediately.”
Angostura bitters has been sold for more than a century as a digestive aid. The label suggests one to four teaspoons after meals to combat flatulence. Bartenders use this herbal flavoring in mixed drinks and cooks use it in sauces. It can be purchased in grocery stores.