Beat the bloat with these products
A bloated stomach is never welcome, especially when we're planning big events and there will be plenty of pictures taken.
Here we have five top products to help you beat the bloat, especially needed over the festive period when we have that extra bit of indulgence.
Let us know what you'll be doing to tackle the fuller stomach this year.
e’lifexir Flat Tummy plus
This handy prebiotic contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which are soluble fibres naturally found in fruits, vegetables and cereals. The FOS are not absorbed by the body and therefore reach the intestines unchanged. Here they are fermented by the good bacteria in the gut, which then multiply and flourish to help ease bloatedness and a bulging belly. The addition of peppermint oil will also leave breath smelling fresh, allowing you to look, feel and smell great! E’lifexir Flat Tummy plus costs £9.99 for a month’s supply, and is available in UK and Ireland from Holland & Barrett nationwide and www.hollandandbarrett.com.
Nature’s Plus GI Natural
Don’t let over indulgence ruin your day. GI Natural is designed to support the structure of the digestive system and improve the way that the body absorbs nutrients. Composed of a slow and fast release layer, each tablet contains L-Glutamine to repair and boost the stomach lining, Vitamin E and Selenium to combat free radicals and Enzyme-Rich Whole Foods to promote healthy digestion and absorption. Banish that sluggish feeling and get on with your day. Nature’s Plus GI Natural costs £23.75 for a month’s supply, and is available from www.revital.co.uk.
Quest’s TumBiotix
This specialist probiotic helps support the balance of micro flora in your gut and promotes natural bowel habits. Each capsule contains a specialist probiotic combination of L.acidophilus and L. plantarum which encourages good digestive health and helps to alleviate problems associated with poor gut health. Each capsule is in a DR format which delays the release of probiotic bacteria until it can be most effectively absorbed. The DRcaps protect the probiotics from the acidity of the stomach, only releasing the formula once it has reached the intestine where it is most easily absorbed. Quest’s TumBiotix costs £9.69 for a month’s supply and is available from Holland & Barrett.
9bar Flax
If you are looking for a tasty and healthy way to promote good digestion, look no further than the 9bar Flax. Packed with luscious flax seeds and topped with delicious carob, the 9bar Flax is the perfect way to fuel your day. Flax seeds really are nature’s digestive remedy, containing a high amount of dietary fibre which helps stabilise blood sugar, promotes healthy digestion and lowers cholesterol. The high protein content also means that you will be left feeling fuller for longer and able to face the day full of energy. 9bar Flax is available from Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s. Asda and Morrisons. Available in 4 x 40g multipacks, RRP £1.89 and in 50g singles, RRP 70p.
Quest’s Mega 8 Biotix
Mega 8 Biotix contains 8 bacteria strains, including L.acidophilus, 30 billion live organisms and can help to restore the positive balance of "friendly" bacteria in the intestine. Mega 8 Biotix are in a DR capsule format which delays the release of probiotic bacteria until it can be most effectively absorbed. The DRcaps protect the probiotics from the acidity of the stomach, only releasing the formula once it has reached the intestine where it is most easily absorbed. Quest’s Mega 8 Biotix costs £18.99 for 30 tablets. Available from all good health shops.
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