Stomach bloating: supplement could help reduce gas and bloating

Gas production by the bacteria in the intestine is a major contributor to bloating. There are many different types of bacteria that reside there, and they can vary between individuals. The

number and type of bacteria has a lot to do with gas production in the stomach, and there are some studies to support this. Leading health experts believe taking a probiotic may help to

reduce bloating. The NHS said that probiotics are live bacteria that promote various health benefits. Several clinical studies have shown that certain probiotic supplements can help reduce

gas production and bloating in people with digestive problems. In a study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, the intestinal microflora was investigated.

The study noted that taking probiotics reduced flatulence rapidly in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Abdominal pain was also significantly reduced by using probiotics. In

another study, probiotics and the management of gastrointestinal symptoms was investigated. The study noted that evidence suggests that the gut microbiota plays an important role in

gastrointestinal problems. The conclusion of the study was that specified probiotics can provide benefit in IBS and antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.  Nutritionist Amy Pamensky said: “Taking

multi-strain probiotic supplements could help to get rid of a swollen belly. They work by rebalancing the amount of good and bad bacteria in the gut. Sometimes bloating can be an internal

feeling of feeling full in the lower abdomen while other times there is a physical distension that is visible in the lower abdomen. Imbalances in digestion are great reminders to check in

with your body and to make sure that you are eating foods that support your health. Eating probiotics-rich foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha can help alleviate symptoms of

bloating.” To help reduce feelings of bloating, incorporating prebiotic ingredients could help. Prebiotics are foods which act as a fertiliser for the good bacteria in the gut and encourages

it to proliferate, and in time counter the effects of more harmful bacteria. Stocking up on fermented foods and incorporating them into dishes has also been proven to help alleviate

bloating. Miso paste can be used as a drink, as marinade for fish or meat, or even as a dressing. Raw organic unpasteurised apple cider vinegar has also been proven to help reduce bloating

and can be added to salads. Alflorex is the only bacterial strain to have shown a reduction in symptoms in two well-controlled clinical trials led by scientist and gastroenterologists in the

UK and Europe. As a result, it is the number one recommended probiotic by US gastroenterologists and was winner of the Best Natural Product and Best GI Product in the Irish Pharmacy News

Awards.