Do You Need Digestive Enzymes?
Watch for These Indicators ...
• Bloating and Gas: If you frequently experience bloating or gas after meals – especially with carbohydrates, proteins, or fats – it may indicate that your body isn’t effectively breaking down these foods. • Abdominal Pain: Discomfort in your stomach after eating could be a sign of inadequate digestion. • Diarrhoea or Constipation: Ongoing changes in your bowel habits, such as diarrhoea or constipation, might stem from poor digestion. • Nutrient Deficiencies: Insufficient digestion can impair nutrient absorption, leading to fatigue, weakness, or other deficiency symptoms. • Unexplained Weight
Enhancing digestive health Eating a diet that supports digestion can greatly boost your overall health. Fermented foods and drinks, such as kefir, kombucha and sauerkraut, are very beneficial. Food fermentation is an age-old process that utilises bacteria and other microbes to act on food components through enzyme conversion. These foods contain beneficial probiotics which support gut health by balancing the microbiome and aiding digestion. Eating a variety of fibre-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains helps ensure a healthy digestive system. Fibre supports regular bowel movements and provides nourishment for beneficial gut bacteria. Enzyme-rich foods, such as pineapples, which contain bromelain, and papayas, which contain papain, support digestive processes naturally. If you suspect you might need enzyme supplements, talk to your healthcare provider. Margaret Leedham brings a wealth of experience as a naturopath, educator, product developer and writer to her role as the Brand Manager for NutriVital. With over 25 years of experience, Margaret has also helped thousands of clients reach their health and wellness goals through an evidence-based approach.
This refreshing concentrate combines turmeric, papaya, ginger and black pepper that have undergone a fermentation process using Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.
Changes: Trouble digesting food can impact your weight, whether you’re losing it unintentionally or finding it hard to gain. If symptoms continue, make sure to reach out to your healthcare professional.
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