Nutrition

Bloating, Decoded: What Your Body Is Telling You

Occasional bloating is normal. Persistent bloating is a message. Here is how to read it.

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Bloating is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — digestive signals.

The Usual Suspects

Meal timing, hydration, and gut motility all play a role long before food sensitivities enter the picture.

When to Pay Attention

If bloating shows up daily regardless of what you eat, it is worth looking upstream at liver and gut function.