For the gastrointestinal tract

Who should take supplements for gut health? If you have ever avoided certain foods because they "don't agree with you," if your lunch "repeats" on you, or if you are simply someone who strives to be healthier from head to toe, then the answer is - you!

The good news is that supplements for gut and digestive health are generally safe and well-tolerated. They can also make our lives much more comfortable, easing occasional stomach and digestive discomforts.

Furthermore, the better your digestive tract health, the better your overall health will be!

What do gut health supplements do?

May supplements can support comfort during meals

Digestive health supplements range from digestive enzyme supplements to probiotic supplements and everything in between. It's not a "one size fits all" category when it comes to gut health. So, how do you choose the right digestive supplement for your needs?

It helps to determine what your goals are. There are four "pillars" of gut health that supplements can address:

Digestion - In simplest terms, digestion is the action of breaking down the foods you eat into the macro nutrients your body needs to function. This is done through a combination of physical and chemical processes: chewing and swallowing food is just the beginning! Then it involves everything from digestive enzymes to probiotics. But sometimes digestion takes a back seat or gets disrupted by stress, or a combination of foods or nutrients it's not ready for. When this happens, digestive supplements can help - learn more about them!

Probiotics - the word "probiotics" refers to beneficial bacteria (as well as yeasts) that can be helpful for your body. While there are probiotics that affect the skin, mood, and even the liver, these tiny organisms are best known for their role in your digestive system, where they help you digest the food you eat. There are several types of probiotics that can benefit your gut health (and immune health, heart health, and even throat health, if it comes to that) in different ways.

Regularity - regular bowel movements are an important part of gut health. In fact, like any system, keeping the digestive tract "on schedule" is key to digestive health and comfort: in addition to eliminating intestinal waste, regularity helps ease occasional gas and bloating. While digestive enzymes, probiotics, and supplements for regularity are great supplements for maintaining gut health, sometimes you need a little help addressing specific occasional discomforts that arise in your digestive system, such as gas or bloating. Fortunately, there are nutrients available as digestive health supplements to ease these complaints.