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Bland diets are often recommended following stomach or intestinal surgery, or for people with conditions such as ulcers, acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastroenteritis and gas. [2] A bland diet allows the digestive tract to heal before introducing foods that are more difficult to digest.
Conditions that are related to bloating include constipation, lactose intolerance, and acid reflux disease. [32] All of these conditions share the same symptoms and can share the same causative agents. These causes include unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, low amount of exercise, and overall health.
After surgery involving the stomach and duodenum (most commonly with Billroth II antrectomy), a blind loop may be formed, leading to stasis of flow of intestinal contents. This can cause overgrowth, and is termed blind loop syndrome. [23] Systemic or metabolic disorders may lead to conditions allowing bacterial overgrowth as well.
Medications that can cause bloating. There are many types of medications that can lead to or worsen constipation, a key cause of bloating, says Dr. Lee. Here are some, but not all, of the most ...
Lactobacillus acidophilus was first isolated from the human gastrointestinal tract in 1900 by Ernst Moro with the original name Bacillus acidophilus. Over time, there have been many changes to the methods for characterizing taxonomy of organisms, leading to the genus distinction of Lactobacillus in 1929.
Greek yogurt can be used in place of cream cheese to make a decadent no-bake lemon or strawberry cheesecake. It transforms this high-cal, high-fat dessert into a protein-rich treat. Scoop it onto ...
A 2002 meta-analysis that included five double-blind trials examining the short-term (2–8 weeks) effects of a yogurt with probiotic strains on serum cholesterol levels found little effect of 8.5 mg/dL (0.22 mmol/L) (4% decrease) in total cholesterol concentration, and a decrease of 7.7 mg/dL (0.2 mmol/L) (5% decrease) in serum LDL concentration.
Proper hydration aids digestion, prevents constipation and helps regulate blood sugar levels. Read on to discover why hydration matters after eating a big meal and get expert tips for remedying ...