CASA DE SANTE  •  GUT HEALTH

You finish a meal. Twenty minutes later, your stomach feels like it doubled in size. Most people blame the food. Too much bread. Too much dairy. Too greasy.

But here is what I tell my patients: the food is not the problem. Your body's ability to break it down might be.

Your pancreas produces digestive enzymes that break proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into molecules small enough to absorb. By your 30s, enzyme production starts declining.

GLP-1 medications can slow gastric emptying on top of that, leaving food sitting in your stomach longer than it should. The result? Bloating. Gas. That heavy, uncomfortable fullness that makes you want to unbutton your pants after lunch.

Supplemental digestive enzymes work alongside your body's own production. They break food down faster so nutrients absorb and less undigested material reaches your lower gut (where bacteria ferment it into gas).

DR. ADEGBOLA RECOMMENDS

For patients dealing with bloating and wanting microbiome support, I recommend pairing enzymes with our Synbiotic (Probiotic + Prebiotic + Postbiotic). This combination tackles digestion from two angles: breaking food down and feeding the beneficial bacteria that keep your gut balanced.

ONE MEAL AT A TIME

Your gut will thank you.