Nearly everyone experiences some sort of Gastro-intestinal (GI) discomfort at some point or another. It can manifest as abdominal pain and cramps, bloated belly and flatulence, chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heartburn, acid reflux and nausea.
What’s worse is a full third of those who suffer say they can’t find an effective solution that eases their symptoms. There’s no question that GI discomfort and digestive issues can affect your quality of life. PROGAST Gastro-intestinal Support Drops contains 10 botanical extracts that have shown in clinical trials to help with GI distress. If you are one of the 33% who hasn’t yet found a product that works well for you, PROGAST may be your solution.
What’s Causing Gut Discomfort?
There are many reasons for gut discomfort, but what if you’re getting enough probiotics and eating healthily, yet you’re still experiencing belly bloat and discomfort, gas, or occasional constipation or loose stools? It may surprise you to learn that even those with a healthy gut microbiome can suffer from time to time with digestive discomfort! There are many reasons why:
- A stressful or demanding lifestyle.
- A genetic predisposition making you susceptible to gut issues.
- Undiagnosed food sensitivities, intolerances or allergies.
- A diet that’s excessive in fructose and other sugars, all linked to loose stools, flatulence and tummy noise.
- Inflammation in your stomach from taking over the counter or prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- An issue with your gut-brain cross talk.
GI issues affect both men and women, but for various reasons, women suffer more than men.
Why Women Are Up to 6 Times More Likely to Experience Gastro-intestinal Distress
Women are two to six times more likely to experience GI issues than men. Unresolved stress due to a stressful lifestyle is one reason. There are also many physical reasons why women may be prone to more tummy troubles than men:
- Women secrete less stomach acid and experience slower gastric emptying that can result in bloating.
- Women tend to use more NSAIDs throughout their lifetime which can irritate the stomach lining.
- Women have slower emptying from the large intestine that can cause occasional issues with regularity, and it tends to worsen with age.
- Women have slower gallbladder emptying that can lead to occasional discomfort.
- Women’s enzyme systems in their livers and small intestines differ from men’s and can affect how their bodies break down medication.
- Women’s bodies also tend to be more sensitive to irritants, such as gas, in their GI tracts which can trigger messages to the brain and in turn, a stressful response back to the gut, further impacting bowel function.
Probiotics can help to boost the immune system and ward off inflammatory responses in the gut. … However, when inflammation is present but not needed, illnesses such as allergies, flu and chronic infections can occur. Probiotics offer a beneficial defence against the effects caused by this unwarranted inflammation.
PROGAST Product Range:
PROGAST Gastrointestinal Support Drops for abdominal pain & cramps, heartburn & acid reflux, bloating & flatulence, chronic constipation, nausea & vomiting and irritable bowel syndrome
PROGAST Flora Care Capsules helps with abdominal pain & cramps, heartburn & acid reflux, bloating & flatulence, chronic constipation, nausea & vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotic therapy side effects.
PROGAST pH Balance Sachets helps regulate chronic acidity and is a digestive antacid.
PROGAST Oxy-Colon Cleanse Capsules for abdominal pain & cramps, bloating & flatulence and chronic constipation.
PROGAST Hydrate Rite Sachets help in the prevention and treatment of electrolyte depletion and dehydration associated with gastroenteritis, vomiting, excessive sweating and exercise. Available in raspberry, blueberry and lemon & lime flavours.