Feeling bloated after a meal is an uncomfortable and all-too-common issue. The reasons vary, but your gut microbiome and hormone imbalances can play a part, as can the types of food and how fast you eat. But we’d always recommend consulting a doctor if symptoms persist.
To help find you a solution, though, The Independent’s fitness and wellbeing editor, Emilie Lavinia, tested the best digestive enzyme supplements to keep your gut functioning optimally. In doing so, she found Happy Mammoth’s bloat banisher the best debloating supplement, noting that her “stomach felt much happier after eating things that would usually leave me feeling gross”.
The bloat banisher contains seven digestive enzymes, including amylase that breaks down starch-rich foods, such as pasta and bread, to ease the effects of heavy foods. Keep reading for why it’s one of her go-to supplements.
Happy Mammoth bloat banisher
“Happy Mammoth has created its original blend based on 83,347 scientific studies and triple-tested every batch to ensure its effectiveness,” explained Emilie. “They contain a blend of natural ingredients such as marshmallow root, chamomile, fennel seed, turmeric, lemon balm and Icelandic red algae to help break down large proteins and rid the gut of harmful bacteria,” she added.
For best results, the brand recommends taking three capsules a day. But Emilie found that the supplements “offer great results”. After trialling them for a week, she found that she had fewer symptoms and less bloating, even after eating foods that would usually result in a flare (fried foods and desserts).
So if you’re looking for bloating relief, these get her seal of approval and are worth considering.
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