Here are some potential reasons you may be experiencing post-holiday bloat right now: However, guar bean fiber is only one of many dietary fibers available in supplements—and not all are created equal. “Some fibers, like inulin, are fast-fermenting fibers. They produce gas quickly, resulting in bloat. Other fibers, such as guar fiber, ferment slowly and don’t produce gas or bloat,”* explains Michael Lelah, Ph.D., chief science officer at NutriScience®. mindbodygreen’s premium organic fiber potency+ formula delivers an efficacious 6-gram dose of guar fiber (which has been clinically shown to help ease gas and bloating), plus gut-supporting ingredients green kiwifruit and Bacillus subtilis probiotic (which have been shown to ease bloat3 and promote gastric and abdominal comfort4).* “Supplements that are specially formulated with slow-fermenting prebiotic fibers won’t increase gas and bloating,”* Lelah resolves. In addition to fiber type, you also have to be mindful of just how much dietary fiber you’re adding to your daily routine—and, how quickly. “In the short term, having too much fiber or increasing your intake too quickly without also increasing your water intake can also contribute to gas and bloating,” says registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN. She recommends increasing fiber intake gradually, drinking extra water, and moving your body to help ease bloat and promote GI comfort. If you find yourself experiencing stomach upset, gas, and bloating this time of year, a quality daily fiber supplement like mbg’s organic fiber potency+ might be just the tool you need to promote healthy evacuations (so you can make room for holiday cheer).*
