Many people feel bloated or tired after a big meal. It’s not uncommon, and with the emotional excitement that occurs around the holiday season, it’s not unusual for the digestive system to feel a bit off. In fact, occasional gas, bloating, and indigestion impacts millions of people regularly.

It’s easy to take our digestive systems for granted. It has the incredible task of converting foods into usable nutrition that fuels the body. Research has indicated that the human body expends as much as 70% of its energy on the digestive process! Not only is energy gained from food, but a lot of that energy is spent just in the process of breaking it down. If someone is feeling tired after eating – this is precisely why. The  body has diverted energy to the digestive process.

Occasional gas and bloating have a different cause. Bodies have a multi-stage digestive process. Digestion begins in the mouth with the mechanical breakdown of food as well as the activity of an enzyme, amylase, that breaks down starches and simple sugars. As digestion progresses, the food particles are broken down into smaller and smaller components.

Unfortunately, sometimes when large food particles reach the intestines, they become food for bacteria. These bacteria consume the food particles and rapidly multiply. This leads to the creation of uncomfortable gas.

Thankfully, there is a solution. Unlike probiotics that are foundational for good gut health, supplement enzymes can directly break down food – eliminating these occasional digestive challenges before they start. The gold standard for enzyme supplementation is to blend multiple enzymes to cover the entire pH range of the human body. Look for a high-quality, premium product, and don’t be tempted to go with the cheapest brands. Enzyme quality is tremendously important so that you feel better, faster. You can find a wide variety of high quality enzyme supplements, including Enzymedica, in the Wellness department at Mother’s Market!

+These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.