A doctor has revealed four things you can consume that could help relieve bloating. According to NHS surgeon Dr Karan Rajan, these natural ingredients could aid digestion and “balance the gut”. Bloating is a common issue experienced by many people.
The underlying cause of bloating can range from seemingly harmless situations such as overindulging in certain foods to serious chronic illnesses like irritable bowel syndrome or endometriosis. While changing your diet might not cure these problems, it could help to alleviate some of the uncomfortable symptoms. With this in mind, Dr Rajan - best known online as Dr Raj - took to social media platform TikTok to explain more.
He shared four remedies that could help beat the bloat. Dr Raj said: “If you're suffering with bloating, try these four natural ingredients.” Peppermint oil contains menthol, which, according to Dr Raj, has “antispasmodic” properties.
He added that it "relaxes the smooth muscles of your intestines to alleviate symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal cramps" and is "particularly effective in those with IBS or who suffer from IBS-like symptoms.” Dr Raj said ginger speeds up gastric emptying and stimulates digestive enzymes. “This reduces bloating by preventing food from sitting in the stomach too long,” he continued.
“It’s especially effective in bloating related to functional dyspepsia or indigestion.” Psyllium is a laxative supplement typically used to help relieve symptoms of constipatio.