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The text states that vegetarians fart seven times more often than those who eat a regular diet.

The claim that vegetarians fart seven times more frequently is based on the increased fiber intake associated with plant-based diets, which promotes healthy gut bacteria. The sources from Men's Health and New Scientist support this with scientific studies, indicating an increase in flatulence for vegetarians compared to those with meat-based diets. However, these studies note the health benefits of such dietary changes and don't universally quantify the increase to exactly seven times more for all individuals. Therefore, while the claim is based on a general observation supported by studies, it may not be precisely accurate for every vegetarian.

April 22, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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Vegetarians fart seven times more often than those who eat a regular diet.
Web evidence from sources like Men's Health and New Scientist indicates that vegetarians may experience more flatulence than meat-eaters due to increased fiber intake. This increase is a general trend, not specifically quantified as seven times more in all cases.
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Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 75
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Source Quality Score 70
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 60
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 67
Evidence Summary No fact-check, but web evidence supports a trend of increased flatulence for vegetarians.

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