Bloating is frustrating and uncomfortable to deal with. And there are a lot of things that can lead to your belly feeling overly full and stretched—so pinpointing the actual cause and how to effectively address it may feel like a guessing game at best.
If bloating is a regular issue for you, it’s always a good idea to talk with a health care provider to figure out what’s behind it (as it may be related to gut issues, food sensitivities, or personal considerations).
But if you’re dealing with occasional bloat, there are steps you can take on your own for relief.
Tips to ease bloat
There seem to be two main contributors to bloat: having too much gas and the poor movement of gas. Here’s what you can do to relieve that pressure:
- Go for a 10- to 15-minute walk after you eat: This can prompt your digestive system to get things moving along.
- Drink lots of water: Dehydration can slow the movement of food in the digestive tract, leading to a buildup and unwanted distension in your abdomen.
- Eat slowly and chew your food: Help your body digest the food you eat by chewing it thoroughly. Scarfing down your food often means air gets trapped with it and promotes bloat.
- Try a probiotic supplement: Bloating can also be linked to a suboptimal balance of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gut microbiome. In these cases, probiotics can aid digestion and reduce bloat.
The kicker to the last tip is not all probiotics target bloat. There are certain probiotic strains (aka species of beneficial bacteria) that have been clinically shown to help support gut health in this way.
If you’re looking for high-quality probiotic supplements, give InSeed a try. In addition to aiding digestion and reducing bloating, we offer various variants designed to address your specific concerns. One of these is our award-winning probiotic psychology variant, which received the Nutralingredients-Asia award in both 2021 and 2018. With InSeed, you get a delightful solution for your health needs.
