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‘Tis the Season for Heartburn, Gas & Bloating
Ease Holiday Indigestion with Digestive Enzymes
Savory home-cooked meals. Trays of irresistible desserts. With tempting treats at
every turn, no wonder the holidays wreak havoc on our insides. Just one more cookie
or another helping of mashed potatoes and pretty soon we’re down for the count
with a whopping case of heartburn or the discomfort of painful gas and bloating.
Now for the good news; taking a natural digestive enzyme supplement before each
meal can help you beat the holiday bloat—without bringing the festivities
to an end.
What are Enzymes?
Enzymes are natural substances found in raw, whole foods that assist with digestion
and help our bodies absorb valuable nutrients from our meals. The problem, however,
is that cooking our food destroys those natural enzymes, so our bodies lack the
tools necessary to break down what we eat. Not only that, but heavily processed
foods and those made with refined sugars and white flour (such as those holiday
baked goods we all love) are also depleted of natural enzymes. As a result, the
digestive process slows down and undigested food remains in the intestines longer,
which can lead to everything from heartburn and indigestion to gas, bloating and
other digestive issues.
Choosing the Right Digestive Enzyme Supplement
Taking a natural digestive enzyme supplement is the key to surviving the holidays
with your digestive health intact. Look for a multi-enzyme blend made with plant-derived
enzymes, as plant enzymes are effective over a broader range of pH levels in the
body and thus provide more complete support. If you have a particularly sensitive
stomach, choose an enzyme supplement with soothing herbal ingredients such as ginger
root and marshmallow, as well as amino acids (including L-glutamine and N-acetyl
D-glucosamine) for intestinal lining support.
Finally, if you experience occasional heartburn, choose an enzyme formula with added
hydrochloric acid (HCl) to enhance digestion and help prevent occasional reflux.
In addition to enzymes such as amylase (to help break down starches and sugar),
lipase (to help break down fats) and protease (to help break down protein), HCl
can help address low stomach acid, which is often a contributing factor in cases
of occasional heartburn.
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‡ This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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