02/26/2023
Do you experience bloating? Read this!
Do you know the most common causes of bloating? Check out these 3 culprits that may be causing unnecessary discomfort. 👇
🦠A compromised microbiome: When you have an overgrowth of bad bacteria in your gut, which is known as dysbiosis, it can lead to inflammation. And an inflamed gut can lead to bloating. The microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a role in processing & flushing hormones out of the body. In particular, it’s the bacterial colony known as the estrobolome that’s involved in metabolizing estrogen, which is vital for keeping estrogen & progesterone levels balanced. When the estrobolome is out of whack, it can throw your hormones off balance and cause you to retain fluids.
🤯 Chronic stress: As if you needed another reason to get out of perpetual productivity mode, chronic stress is linked to bloating. When your body produces excess amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, it causes you to retain sodium, which leads to water retention & uncomfortable swelling.
đź’Š Nutrient deficiencies: Not getting enough magnesium could be one of the reasons you feel bloated. Magnesium helps relax the muscles & eases constipation.
👉 Support your microbiome with high-quality probiotics and take a magnesium supplement, or try .vitt’s Anti-Bloatini juice recipe below! Drink it every day of the week before your luteal phase to prevent bloat & other PMS symptoms.
🍹 You’ll need: 2 beets, 2 carrots, 4 celery stalks, 1 lemon 🍋
Simply juice everything & drink immediately!
‼️ Watch out for these foods that can WORSEN bloating: Caffeine, salty foods, and dairy. Cut them out, especially before your period.
