Digestive Health

Digestive health covers the proper functioning of your digestive system, which breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. Digestive issues like acid reflux, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can disrupt digestion, often causing belly pain, bowel changes like constipation or diarrhea, and other symptoms specific to the condition.[1] Treatment varies based on the particular condition and may include dietary changes, medication, or in some circumstances, surgical procedures.[2] Eating a healthy and diverse diet will nourish the bacteria in the gut and help you process waste, and can support good digestive health.[1]

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