Digestive Bloating
Abdominal distension, discomfort or excess gas after eating, often fluctuating throughout the day.
⚠ Seek medical attention if:
Blood in stool, unintentional weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, persistent vomiting
Lifestyle factors
Eating too fast, high stress, sedentary habits, food intolerances, antibiotic use disrupting gut flora
Nutritional factors
Low fibre intake, inadequate hydration, excess FODMAPs, low digestive enzyme production
Possible medical causes
IBS, coeliac disease, SIBO, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergy
Next steps
Refer to GP/gastroenterologist if red flags present or symptoms persist beyond 4 weeks
Related nutrients (1)
Magnesium supports normal gut muscle function; low levels can slow motility and contribute to bloating
Food sources: Pumpkin seeds (156 mg magnesium per 30g), Brazil nuts (~106 mg magnesium per 30g), Almonds (~76 mg magnesium per 30g), Flax seeds (~120 mg per 30g), Macadamia nuts (~37 mg per 30g), Butternut (~72 mg per 30g), Pecans (~35 mg per 30g), Walnuts (~45 mg per 30g), Pine nuts (~71 mg per 30g), Chia seeds (~95 mg per 30g), Hazelnuts (~46 mg per 30g), Peanuts (~50 mg per 30g), Sunflower seeds (~98 mg per 30g), Sesame seeds (~100 mg per 30g), Lotus seeds (~60 mg per 30g), Red beans (adzuki) (~120 mg per cup cooked), Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (~78 mg per cup cooked), Kidney beans (~74 mg per cup cooked), Corn (~35 mg per cup), Potatoes (~35 mg per medium potato), Edamame (~99 mg per cup cooked), Seaweed (~10 mg per 10g dried)
Supplement categories (5)
Magnesium supplements (e.g., citrate) can support digestive regularity and ease bloating
Cautions: Use with caution in kidney disease; check with GP if on medications
Supports regular bowel movements; introduce gradually as fibre can worsen bloating at first
Cautions: Increase dose gradually and drink plenty of water to avoid worsening constipation or blockage risk
May help rebalance gut flora and ease bloating, particularly after antibiotic use or with IBS-type symptoms
Cautions: Caution in severely immunocompromised individuals or critical illness due to rare infection risk
Traditionally used as a digestive bitter to support digestion
Cautions: Avoid with a known allergy to the ragweed or daisy family; caution with gallbladder or bile duct problems
A bitter herb traditionally used to support digestion
Cautions: High oxalate content, so avoid with a history of kidney stones or kidney disease; avoid in pregnancy; not a substitute for treating diagnosed iron-deficiency anaemia
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