That Time Apollo 16 Astronauts Got the Farts

The video discusses an amusing incident during the Apollo 16 mission where astronauts experienced flatulence due to a high-potassium diet intended to prevent arrhythmia. NASA's solution involved citrus-flavored drinks, which led to public humor and industry clarification. The video explains the role of potassium in heart and digestive health, highlighting the sodium-potassium and hydrogen-potassium pumps. Despite the flatulence, the potassium diet successfully prevented arrhythmia, and the video concludes with a note on NASA's research into space flatulence.

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