High-fiber diets can cause stomach bloating, according to a recent study. This can happen in cases when the carbohydrate intake is less than thatAbsorption of proteinis. Painful and uncomfortable, the feeling of fullness is common among women, but it doesn't leave men out either. The unpleasant condition can be caused not only by diet, but also by various other factors.
Diets can be responsible for stomach bloating
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland (USA) conducted the study. This aims to:Effects of high-fiber dietsto alert. If they have a higher protein intake than carbohydrates, the stomach will bloat. The scientists' research appeared in the journal Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. Experts reviewed data from 164 people on such a diet and found that the risk of stomach bloating increases by 40%. But what are the other causes?
In most cases, the bloating or flatulence represents a digestive disorder. In particular, it is an accumulation of exhaust gases in the small intestine. As for the causes, they are literally numerous, but the main culprit is, unsurprisingly, poor diet. Consuming products rich in carbohydrates promotes fermentation, which leads to bloating. We therefore avoid carbonated drinks, alcohol, fatty, spicy and of course sweet foods.
The phenomenon of drinking or eating too quickly, as well as chewing too much gum, can also lead to a hard stomach. This condition is called aerophagia and literally means “swallowing too much air.” Responsible for countless physical and mental health problems, stress and anxiety often cause the intestines to contract, resulting in bloating.
Exercise can also cause digestive problems because physical activity tends to dry out the stomach lining and cause the stomach to swell. Nicotine in tobacco can also cause intestinal gas because it increases the acidity of the stomach. The fragile teeth stimulate inflammation and are able to weaken the walls of the intestines, causing bloating. Stimulating fermentation caused by lactose intolerance could also be responsible for the bloated stomach. The condition experienced by many people today can also be due to constipation, heartburn, food poisoning or a gastrointestinal infection.
