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Gastric Discomfort

Trust Your Gut: Avoiding Gastric Discomfort

Get a gut check on your gut health.

Having a gut feeling may not always be a good thing, especially when it comes to experiencing occasional digestive discomforts. Fortunately, by being proactive about your diet and following these simple lifestyle tips, you can keep your gut in check. Here's how to ensure you feel good—before and after you eat!

Slow down at mealtime

At mealtime, take your time to thoroughly chew your food—and if you tend to overindulge, eat smaller portions. The slower you chew and smaller you eat, the better you will feel.
Choose gut-friendly foods

What you are eating is essential for a healthy digestive system. Avoid foods that are overly acidic, fatty, fried or spicy. These may taste good going down, but you will feel their wrath later. Fermented foods and yogurt can ensure that you have a healthy balance of gut bacteria. To ensure you're getting enough, add probiotics such as B. coagulans, which helps maintain a healthy GI balance.
Herbs may help

If you are feeling a bit bloated, turn to herbs like ginger, which will help settle your stomach (so to speak). Artichoke, fennel seed oil and turmeric may also tame tummy discomfort. Another tea-dbit for when you're feeling off your digestive game: try brewing a calming cup of chamomile to help relax your stomach muscles.

Get a gut check on your gut health.

General Gastric Discomfort

Achieve your optimal digestive health and comfort with well-portioned meals, a healthy diet and sensible lifestyle choices.

Gastric Discomfort Information & Research

What causes gastric discomfort?

Gastric discomfort can be caused by overeating, eating certain types of food, and other factors. Probiotic supplementation can help restore or maintain a healthy intestinal microbiome and promote post-meal comfort.

How long does occasional GI discomfort typically last?

GI discomfort is often related to certain types of foods or meal composition. It generally takes one to 1.5 days for food to pass through the entire human GI tract, so any discomfort related to a specific food should resolve soon after the substance has been eliminated from the digestive system.

How can you support gastric comfort?

First, the amount you eat at any one time may be more important than the type of food you eat. Try to eat small portions, and eat slowly, chewing your food thoroughly. Avoid excessively fatty foods. Acidic foods, such as tomato sauce and citrus fruits, and spicy foods may cause occasional digestive discomfort. Avoiding processed, pre-packaged foods is a good idea for digestive health and overall health. Alcohol should be avoided or limited to small amounts.