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Hey there,
You know that “why is this meal still in my body three hours later” feeling?
Heavy holiday spreads, rich sauces, three kinds of dessert… and then your gut is like, absolutely not. Bloating, burping, mystery nausea, maybe even that “I feel… off” feeling that makes you wonder if something unwanted is setting up camp inside.
Before we blame your body, let’s talk about the machinery.
Your digestion is basically a tiny factory:
Bitters = the alarm bell
Bile & stomach acid = the scalding wash cycle
Enzymes = the scissors that cut food into tiny, usable pieces
If those are half-asleep, food hangs around longer than it should—and so do the freeloaders.
Meet your “bitter” wake-up call
Digestive bitters are herbal blends (often gentian, dandelion, orange peel, artichoke) that taste… bitter. That taste is the feature, not the bug.
A small dose on your tongue 5–15 minutes before a meal can:
Nudge your stomach to make more acid
Tell your liver and gallbladder it’s bile o’clock
Get pancreatic enzymes flowing
Help food move and break down instead of just… sitting
You don’t need them before every snack. Save bitters for big restaurant dinners, holiday buffets, or rich, experimental meals.
Enzymes: tiny scissors, not a lifestyle
Digestive enzyme supplements are like hiring a temp crew when you know it’s going to be a wild shift.
They’re most useful when:
You’re facing a heavy, multi-course meal
Dairy or fat-heavy foods usually leave you wrecked
You already know a specific trigger (like lactose)
Look for:
A broad-spectrum formula that covers fats, proteins, and carbs
Or a targeted enzyme (like lactase) if you know the main culprit
Taken with the first few bites, not hours later
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The simple rule: “bitter before, enzyme with”
For bigger meals, try this rhythm:
Bitters 5–15 minutes before you eat
Enzyme with your first few bites (if you’re using one)
Then notice: less bloat? Less food hangover the next morning?
If yes, your machinery probably needed backup. If no, and things still feel “off” long after the holidays, that’s your cue to investigate deeper, not just stack more pills.
Your gut isn’t dramatic. It’s data.
—Gabi & Bea