Supplements For Bloating

Only those that have experienced what it feels like to be truly bloated know what it is like. Words just don't do the experience justice! Postprandial bloating (bloating after meals) is believed to be related to low stomach acid, which means low hydrochloric acid synthesis. This can be due to a number of factors, such as psychological stress, nutrient deficits and medication side-effects. Sometimes, we don't give our digestion a chance when we eat in a hurry, do not chew our food well enough or overeat. These can all be contributing factors to bloating and abdominal fullness as well, and despite their simplicity, can make a great deal of difference.

Bloating and Abdominal Fullness can also sometimes be an indication that we have food allergies or intolerances. The former, is an immunological reactivity issue, while the later relates to physical digestion of food components, such as lactose. These both, however, can trigger bloating. Additionally, infection with pathogenic bacterial strains can lead to maldigestion and bloating.

Apart from avoiding problematic foods, there are many natural supplements that can assist with the proper digestion of food, such as probiotics, digestive enzyme preparations and mucosal healing agents, such as slippery elm powder and glutamine.